A truly integrated development environment (IDE) goes beyond just a code editor; it seamlessly connects all aspects of the development lifecycle. Our vision for a Vertically Integrated Rust IDE for RISC-V aims to provide an unparalleled developer experience, from writing code to debugging on hardware.
This blog post explores the architectural decisions and technical challenges involved in building such an IDE. We discuss the benefits of an SLM (Small Language Model)-based approach, which allows for deep integration with our custom Rust compiler toolchain, secure bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers. The goal is to minimize context switching and provide real-time feedback throughout the development process.
Key features include intelligent code completion tailored for embedded Rust and RISC-V assembly, integrated debugging with hardware probes, project management, and built-in simulation capabilities. This is not just an IDE; it's a complete development ecosystem.