CodeEditApp/CodeEdit

✨ Separate files and folders in the "Open Recent" sub-menu

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#1,061 opened on Feb 18, 2023

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

If both share the same list, after opening a few files within the same project, other projects will not be found in the menu.

Describe the solution you'd like

The histories of recently-opened files and folders should be separated, so you can easily switch between projects even if many files were opened recently. This is done by VSCode and other editors. XCode doesn't do this, but XCode only tracks projects/playgrounds, not individual source files.

Describe alternatives you've considered

n/a

Additional context

Screenshot 2023-02-18 at 10 01 37

Contributor guide

Tech stack
swift
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
SwiftAppKit/SwiftUImenu system
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the current 'Open Recent' sub menu implementation in CodeEdit, likely in files related to recent document management (e.g., RecentDocsManager or similar). Look for how files and folders are currently stored and displayed. The goal is to separate the two lists. Consider maintaining separate arrays or using different menu items. There is an assignee, so check if any ongoing work exists. Implement a solution that mirrors VSCode's approach, ensuring the UI distinguishes between recently opened files and recently opened folders.