Using SourceKit LSP to Read Code in the Browser

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Explains how the Swift language server SourceKit-LSP exposes IDE features (autocomplete, go-to-definition, symbol info) via the Language Server Protocol so editors like VS Code can provide Xcode-like functionality. Describes LSP as an abstraction of editor/IDE services and how SourceKit is used to implement Swift’s LSP so those features can be used in browsers or non‑Xcode editors.

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1. 0:00SourceKit LSP in browser
2. 6:35What is SourceKit LSP
3. 11:51SourceKit LSP with VS Code
4. 17:33JSON-RPC with SourceKit LSP
5. 24:52Integrating LSP programs
6. 33:55Browser extensions for LSP
7. 39:30Extending to iOS
8. 41:36Closing thoughts

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