Your own java code editor?

Question

Java

I wanted to write my own simple java code editor, like a console, but with hints, which suggests errors, etc., to control the game. Who has experience with such things, please tell me how to approach this, what you need to know, etc.

Answer 1

This may surprise you, but it is desirable to know the theory of translators. In order for the editor to work not with text, but with code, you will need to write at least a lexer , a parser and a static analyzer .

Answer 2

Eclipe see
Sources are open.
Or look plugins for Intellij IDEA.