Nextflow language server

In the devcontainer, you get access to all tools to get coding in Nextflow right away. The most important tool for development is the Nextflow Language Server, which is enabled in all parts of the VSCode editor by the container. In the Explorer, click on the main.nf file located at the root of the workspace.

Once it opens in the editor area, hover above the various line of codes. When possible, tooltips will display, giving relevant information on the item hovered above. Tooltips for items from the official nextflow language will display an aditional Read More link its online documentation, useful to understand how they work.