This article explains the Language Server Protocol (LSP), which was introduced by Microsoft to solve the complexity of integrating language-specific features in code editors. LSP separates language servers from code editors, providing interoperability through a defined set of standard messages using JSON-RPC. The article also covers how LSP works and provides an example with the Go programming language.
Justin Barclay, a software engineer, shares his journey of turning the Emacs text editor into a feature-rich Integrated Development Environment (IDE). He discusses the enhancements made to Emacs 29, such as syntax highlighting, code diagnostics, and IntelliSense capabilities.
