github/vscode-codeql

Add a tip-of-the-day

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#552 opened on Sep 9, 2020

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Description

The goal behind this feature is better discoverability of existing features. Many users are unaware of the different features available in the extension and there is no single place where they can be reminded of it.

I'm not exactly sure of the best approach, but perhaps on startup we can cycle through brief descriptions and links to more info for some of our more interesting features.

Obviously, there needs to be an easy way to disable.

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Research direction
Explore the extension's startup lifecycle to find a suitable place to display tips. Look for existing onboarding or notification mechanisms (e.g., status bar, quick pick, or webview) that could be reused. Check if there is a configuration system for enabling/disabling features.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer experience
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitTypeScriptVS Code extension development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70