
Herrington Darkholme
Creator of AST Grep, a code search tool that uses the abstract syntax tree (AST) of code to find patterns. Former team member of Vue team and created a Rust-based Vue compiler.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 51min
Herrington Darkholme - AST Grep, Searching Code with Code
Herrington Darkholme, creator of AST Grep and former Vue team member, delves into the future of code searching. He discusses AST Grep's innovative use of abstract syntax trees to improve search efficiency and tackle complex patterns. Darkholme shares insights on crafting YAML-defined rules and the challenges of linting in diverse environments. He also highlights the tool's integration capabilities, including a planned VS Code extension. This is a must-listen for developers seeking to elevate their code search game!