The z-index-visualizer is a Visual Studio Code extension designed to help developers visualize and manage the z-index CSS property in their projects. This tool provides an intuitive interface to see the stacking context of elements, making it easier to debug and optimize the layering of elements on a webpage. With this extension, you can quickly identify z-index conflicts and ensure that your elements are displayed as intended.
Features
Chart.js Rendering: Visualize all the objects with a z-index attribute in a CSS file using an interactive chart powered by Chart.js.
Table View: Render a detailed table displaying each HTML tag and its associated z-index value for easy reference.
Three.js DOM Visualization: Explore an interactive 3D rendering of the DOM, highlighting selected HTML elements with z-index values for a comprehensive view of the stacking context.
Deployment and Development
To package and deploy the z-index-visualizer extension locally, follow these steps:
Install VSCE:
Ensure you have the Visual Studio Code Extension Manager (VSCE) installed. You can install it globally using npm:
npm install -g @vscode/vsce
Create the VSCE Package:
Run the following command in the root directory of the project to generate the .vsix package:
vsce package
Install the Extension Locally:
Use the generated .vsix file to install the extension in Visual Studio Code:
Open the project in Visual Studio Code and press F5 to launch a local testing environment. Use the generated out file to test the extension on a CSS file.
