Updates for NET 7 and Fable 4.

.config/dotnet-tools.json

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "isRoot": true,
   "tools": {
     "fable": {
-      "version": "3.4.4",
+      "version": "4.0.0-theta-018",
       "commands": [
         "fable"
       ]

.gitignore

@@ -3,4 +3,5 @@ node_modules
 build/
 dist/
 bin/
-obj/
+obj/
+.fake

.vscode/extensions.json

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{
+	// See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=733558
+	// for the documentation about the extensions.json format
+	"recommendations": [
+		"Ionide.Ionide-fsharp"
+	]
+}

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -1,15 +1,19 @@
-// A launch configuration that compiles the extension and then opens it inside a new window
+// A launch configuration that launches the extension inside a new window
+// Use IntelliSense to learn about possible attributes.
+// Hover to view descriptions of existing attributes.
+// For more information, visit: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=830387
 {
-    "version": "0.1.0",
-    "configurations": [
-        {
-            "name": "Launch Extension",
-            "type": "extensionHost",
-            "request": "launch",
-            "runtimeExecutable": "${execPath}",
-            "args": ["--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceRoot}" ],
-            "stopOnEntry": false,
+	"version": "0.2.0",
+	"configurations": [
+		{
+			"name": "Run Extension",
+			"type": "extensionHost",
+			"request": "launch",
+			"args": [
+				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}"
+			],
+			"runtimeExecutable": "${execPath}",
             "sourceMaps": true
-        }
-    ]
+		}
+	]
 }

README.md

@@ -2,8 +2,34 @@
 
 Example that can be used as a base to write a VS Code extension with Fable.
 
+This example repository provides a great starting point for writing VS Code extensions using F#/Fable.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- dotnet SDK 7.0.201
+- Node.js v19.5.0
+- NPM 9.3.1
+
+## Setup
+
 Run `npm install` to install dependencies.
 
-To test, run `npm start` and then in VS Code click F5.
+## Usage
+
+To test the extension while actively making changes, run `npm start` and then in VS Code click `F5` (Start debugging) or `Ctrl+F5` (Run without debugging). 
+
+To run a single build, run `npm run build`, or press `Shift+Ctrl+B` and select `npm: build`. Once completed, press `F5` or `Ctrl+F5` to test the extension.
+
+Open command palette and search for 'Say Hello from Fable!'. 
+You should see a notification appear. 
+Also check the console.log.
+
+## Publishing
+
+To publish, edit `package.json` with your publishing data and then run: `npm run pack` to create the package.
+
+## Next steps
 
-For publishing, edit the package.json with your publishing data and then run: `npm run pack` to create the package.
+- [Your First Extension | Visual Studio Code Extension API](https://code.visualstudio.com/api/get-started/your-first-extension)
+- [Creating VS Code plugins with F# and Fable | Blog post](http://kcieslak.io/Creating-VS-Code-plugins-with-F-and-Fable)
+- [Announcing Fable 4 Theta Release | Blog post](https://fable.io/blog/2022/2022-09-28-fable-4-theta.html)

global.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "sdk": {
-    "version": "5.0.300",
+    "version": "7.0.201",
     "rollForward": "minor"
   }
 }