Sona Language Support for VS Code

AI-powered Sona programming language support with cognitive accessibility features.

🚀 Features

AI-Powered Development

• Code Generation: Generate Sona code from natural language descriptions
• Smart Refactoring: AI-powered code improvements and optimizations
• Code Explanation: Get detailed explanations of complex code
• Intelligent Debugging: AI-assisted bug detection and fixes
• Performance Optimization: Automatic code optimization suggestions

Cognitive Accessibility

• Neurotypical Mode (Default): Standard UI/UX for familiar development experience
• ADHD Mode: High-contrast colors, minimal distractions, bold fonts for enhanced focus
• Dyslexia Mode: Dyslexia-friendly fonts (OpenDyslexic) and enhanced readability

Azure-Powered Infrastructure

• Enterprise-grade AI routing with fallback providers
• Persistent cognitive memory across sessions
• Real-time performance monitoring
• Serverless cognitive functions

🎯 Getting Started

First-Time Setup

When you first install the Sona extension, you'll see a welcome message that guides you through:

1. Profile Selection: Choose your preferred UI mode for optimal accessibility
2. AI Connection: Verify connection to Sona's AI infrastructure
3. Feature Overview: Learn about available commands and capabilities

Onboarding Experience

The extension provides a seamless onboarding experience:

• Welcome Dialog: Introduces Sona v0.9.0 features and benefits
• Profile Configuration: Easy setup for cognitive accessibility needs
• Interactive Tutorial: Hands-on guidance for key features
• Help System: Always-available assistance and documentation

Manual Setup

You can always reconfigure your experience using:

• Command Palette → Sona: Select User Profile
• Status Bar → Click the Sona icon → Change UI Profile
• Settings → Search for "Sona" → Configure preferences

🧠 User Profiles

Neurotypical (Default)

• Standard VS Code-style interface
• Familiar colors and fonts
• Conventional layout and spacing
• Best for users comfortable with typical development environments

ADHD Mode

• High Contrast: Enhanced visual separation and focus
• Bold Fonts: Improved readability and attention
• Minimal Distractions: Reduced visual clutter
• Fast Interactions: Optimized for quick context switching

Dyslexia Mode

• OpenDyslexic Font: Specially designed for dyslexic readers
• Enhanced Spacing: Improved line and character spacing
• Consistent Colors: Reduced visual stress
• Clear Hierarchy: Better information organization

📋 Commands

⚙️ Configuration

Settings

{
  "sona.userProfile": "neurotypical",
  "sona.aiRouter.endpoint": "https://sona-ai-router-prod.azurewebsites.net",
  "sona.aiRouter.timeout": 30000,
  "sona.onboarding.showWelcome": true
}

Profile Switching

Switch profiles anytime through:

1. Command Palette: Sona: Select User Profile
2. Status Bar: Click Sona icon → Change Profile
3. Settings: Modify sona.userProfile directly

Changes take effect immediately with no restart required.

🔧 Status Bar

The Sona status bar indicator shows:

• Current profile mode (Neurotypical/ADHD/Dyslexia)
• AI connection status
• Quick access to profile switching
• Connection health monitoring

Icons:

• ⚡ Neurotypical mode
• 🚀 ADHD mode
• 📖 Dyslexia mode

🆘 Troubleshooting

Profile Not Switching

1. Check VS Code settings for sona.userProfile
2. Reload VS Code window
3. Run Sona: Select User Profile again

AI Connection Issues

1. Verify internet connection
2. Check AI Router endpoint in settings
3. Run Sona: Check AI Connection

Font Issues (Dyslexia Mode)

1. Install OpenDyslexic font on your system
2. Restart VS Code
3. Font will fallback to Arial if OpenDyslexic unavailable

📚 Learn More

• Sona Documentation
• Azure Infrastructure Guide
• Cognitive Accessibility Features

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide.

📄 License

This extension is licensed under the same terms as the Sona language project.

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