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Credit: The idea of the installation process and the project structures is inspired by RUSH. Thanks a ton, Shreyash :+1::gift:

:star2: Features

  • :fire: Maven dependency resolver.
  • :fire: Support for .aar files as dependencies.
  • Annotations less source codes.
  • Java 8 support, including lambda expressions (()->).
  • Support for Kotlin language to writte extension components.
  • Support for Multi-component in extension.
  • Integration of new red helper/drop-down blocks.
  • Up-to-date ProGuard library 7.6.0.
  • Integration of R8 Shrinker.
  • All @annotations will be removed from built aix.
  • Optimizer to optimize aix size even without ProGuard.
  • It generates a smaller size of extension.
  • Ability to declare manifest attributes in AndroidManifest.xml.
  • Support for Code suggestions on VSCode, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio.
  • Filter Mit App Inventor provided classes to reduce the aix size.
  • Support for project migration to FAST from Rush, extension-template & App Inventor source based extension.
  • Support for Jetifier to make Android Support libraries compatible with AndroidX.

:handshake: Supported OS

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • MacOS
  • Android (Termux, UserLand, etc)

:question: Requirements

  1. Only Java is required to run the FAST. (JDK 8 or 11 is recommended).

:thinking: How to install?

:desktop_computer: Windows Only

  1. Run the the below command on Windows PowerShell.
iwr https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jewelshkjony/fast-cli/main/scripts/install/win.ps1 -useb | iex
  1. The installation is successful. You're now good to use the FAST CLI.

:computer: Linux, MacOS & Android Termux

  1. Run the the below command on terminal.
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jewelshkjony/fast-cli/main/scripts/install/install.sh -fsSL | sh
  1. The installation is successful. You're now good to use the FAST CLI.

:gear: Manual Process for Windows

  1. Download the FAST as zip from here.
  2. Unzip the it at where you want.
  3. Copy the absolute directory of the unzipped Fast folder.
  4. Create FAST_HOME environment variable with the copied value (Optional).
  5. Set the copied value to path. mandatory
  6. Done. Now open the terminal and write fast -v to check the installed version.

:thinking: How to update the FAST

:desktop_computer: Windows Only

  1. Make sure that FAST is already installed on your system.
  2. Run the the below command on Windows PowerShell.
iwr https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jewelshkjony/fast-cli/main/scripts/update/win.ps1 -useb | iex
  1. Done. Check the version of updated FAST.

:computer: Linux, MacOS & Android Termux

  1. Make sure that FAST is already installed on your system.
  2. Run the the below command on terminal.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jewelshkjony/fast-cli/main/scripts/update/install.sh | sh
  1. Done. Check the version of updated FAST.

:thinking: How to create a new FAST project

  1. Open terminal at where you want to create a new FAST project.
  2. Run fast create <ProjectName>
  3. Enter the package name.
  4. Enter author name.
  5. Done.

:thinking: How to declare the component class

  1. You need to annotate with @DesignerComponent to declare extension component classes.
    Example:
@DesignerComponent(
  version = 1,
  versionName = "1.0",
  description = "Developed by JEWEL using Fast.",
  iconName = "icon.png"
)
  • Required attributes: version, iconName
  • Optional attributes: versionName, description, designerHelpDescription, helpUrl, licenseName
  • Ignored attributes: category, androidMinSdk

:thinking: How to build a FAST project

  1. Open termanl at where the FAST project is.
  2. Run fast build to build the project.
  3. Done. The compiled extension should be inside the out directory.

:thinking: How to compile with ProGuard?

  1. Make sure that the proguard attribute is enabled on the fast.yml config file. Ex. proguard: true
  2. Run the build command with -r as an additional argument. Ex. fast build -r

:bulb: Want to share an idea?

Please share your ideas here.

:bug: Getting issues?

Please open an issue here.

:handshake: For additional support

Please send me a private message or comment below.

:memo: Release Notes

Please read the release notes from here.

:moneybag: Donation

I have dedicated a significant amount of time and effort into developing the FAST. If you find my work beneficial and would like to show your appreciation, you may consider making a donation here.

Thanks a lot to all the beta testers of FAST. Without their feedback and help, it would have been impossible to make FAST a stable compiler. :tada:

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Nice work...will try this.

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Can it be installed alongside RUSH, or are they mutually exclusive?

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Thank you! Since Rush hasn't been updated since 2021, FAST is very welcome and overdue to make things easier for less experienced developers (like me).

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The FAST is a modified version of extension-template repository system. No conflict with Rush. You could use both tool together on your system.

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I've tried this much better experience than Rush and moore features that make it different

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Are the appinvetor runtime classes up to date in Fast? Because extension-template hasn't been updated for a long time.

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Yeah, there are. The runtime classes and the Android.jar are also up-to-date. And I'll try to keep everything updated when needed. You have the option to personally add any missing libraries to the installed location.

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:+1:

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You are most welcome :bouquet:

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Nice broo, I am glad that I was one of the beta testers of this wonderful tool.
Keep on :heart:

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Certainly, you are one of the most remarkable testers who have generously contributed numerous innovative ideas to enhance the capabilities of the Fast feature.

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Great :smiley:, this is very advanced and I'm glad that I was one of the beta testers of this wonderful tool.

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I am truly grateful for your invaluable contributions and suggestions for Android Termux. Your assistance has been immensely beneficial to me.

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Is the implementation process of helper blocks the same as described here ?

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Certainly, you are correct. I appreciate your inquiry.

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The FAST CLI feels like a breath of fresh air for us (extension developers). After testing it out, Iā€™m genuinely impressed with its speed. Thank you for bringing this valuable tool to us!

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Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased to hear that you are finding the FAST CLI efficient and that it is having a positive impact on your work.

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I may have missed some PR confirmations, but what are these files for?: mock_js and mock_css

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  1. Why does compilation fail when using deprecated interfaces? I understand the warnings but this should not break compilation.

  2. Why do we need to use desugaring? In Rush I can compile extensions without unnecessary desugaring. Is it possible to adapt Fast to compile in Java 11 without desugaring?