Overview
The source_span package provides a standardized way to represent locations and spans within source code, enabling consistent handling of file positions, line numbers, and character ranges. It is designed for use in tools that process Dart code, such as linters, formatters, and analyzers, ensuring accurate error reporting and code manipulation. The package supports cross-platform development and integrates seamlessly with Dart's tooling ecosystem.
Use cases
- Code analysis tools
- Linters and formatters
- Error reporting in IDEs
- Syntax highlighting
- Static code inspection
- Compiler diagnostics
Key features
- Standardized span representation
- Support for line and column tracking
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Integration with Dart tooling
- Immutable location objects
- Precise source mapping
Suitable for
- Dart language tools developers
- IDE plugin creators
- Code quality tool builders
- Compiler and analyzer contributors
Considerations
- Primarily intended for tooling, not end-user apps
- Requires integration with other analysis packages
- Not suitable for runtime code execution
- Limited standalone utility outside tooling contexts
- Dependent on Dart SDK version compatibility