In the past, many code editors were built just for the specific language, and to provide rich and smart code editing, tight integration between the editor and the language tooling was a must. On the…

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The Language Server Protocol (LSP), introduced by Microsoft, allows for a standardized way to provide language-specific features like code completion, go to definition, and diagnostics across various code editors. By making language servers independent processes dedicated to language understanding, LSP enables any editor to utilize a standard language server, thereby enhancing interoperability and reducing complexity. LSP works using JSON-RPC for data encoding and communication between the editor and the language server.

Understanding the Language Server Protocol