Tools to Write Learning Labs

Welcome!

In this page we will summarize all the tools that the writer might need to successfully develop content for Learning Labs.

Text Editor

Files, that make up the Learning Labs, consist of a text formatted with certain language (markdown, HTML, json), and it is very important to choose correct text editor. Below are recommended text editors with their pros and cons which writer can use to write the content.

Atom

Pros

• Free
• Available on Mac OS, Linux, or Windows
• Use for coding or writing
• Possible to extend the functionality with packages
• Github Client integration

Cons

• N/A

SublimeText

Pros

• Available on Mac OS, Linux, or Windows
• Possible to extend the functionality with packages

Cons

• Needs license

Visual Studio Code Download

Pros

• Use for coding or writing
• Available on Mac OS, Linux, or Windows
• Github Client integration
• Markdown preview features native in the editor

Cons

• N/A

Online Tools

Nowadays, internet can be leveraged to achieve almost any tasks. Below are tools that can assist in content developing process.

Markdown

• Mastering Markdown
• StackEdit

HTML

• HTML Element Reference
• HTML Previewer

JSON

• JSON Editor

Learning Lab Previewer

After content has been written, it is always good to double check the work by seeing how it would look like on production website. Learning Lab Previewer was created to assist in that task. Follow the steps outlined below the files to install the Learning Lab Previewer (LLP) on the local machine. To better visualize the installation process author created a video showing the installation and setup process. The video is accessible here.