JSON Schema for metadata, routes, layouts

[yuri]

We have JSON Schema for metadata (about 99% coverage) plus for route files and some layout files. See schema files here.

It provides validation, autocomplete and documentation when editing JSON files in the IDE or editor that supports JSON Schema.

Mappings for PHPStorm/WebStorm and VSCode are available in the Espo repository (no configuration needed).

Also available in the ext-template repository. It's possible to apply the schema mapping for existing custom extensions. See for Intellij, for Vscode.

[Kyle]

This is very useful, thanks.

Note that currently VSCode does not appear to support these Schemas yet
"The schema uses meta-schema features ($dynamicRef) that are not yet supported by the validator."

https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/155379

[yuri]

JSON Schema works in VSCode out of the box. Might need to make the editor to apply the settings after the mapping file is copied to the project. We don't use $dynamicRef. E.g. open settings > JSON Schema > edit mapping > save.

[wtconseil]

super useful ! thx