Everest/README.md

# Everest
Everest is an upcoming native REST client written in JavaFX. It is currently in the initial stages of development.

![Everest1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/23148259/36366992-9570476a-1576-11e8-8405-485c460a553c.png)

# Why Everest?
- Unlike other REST clients like Postman and Insomnia, Everest is a **native** application written in Java. Thus, it is significantly
  **lighter on resources and more responsive** than the Electron-based options. The goal with Everest is to provide pretty much the same
  level of functionality as the formerly mentioned options, but in a lighter, native but equally slick package. It is a big and slightly arrogant bet, 
  but then I don't think anyone other than me would use this! So heck, at least I'll learnt a lot. _Not bad for a Comp Sci student, eh?_
- In all of my projects, design is of paramount importance. And Everest is no exception.
  With a **gorgeous, flat design and a neutral color scheme**, Everest is a pleasure to look at and to work with.
  _I want you to want to use it!_
- Everest is powered by **Jersey**, the robust and powerful Java library to build and consume RESTful web services.

![Everest2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/23148259/36367048-f6cea2a4-1576-11e8-84a4-9854ec30f992.png)

# Planned features
- Ability to make requests with the common HTTP methods. _(duh)_
- **Syntax highlighting**: I had tried using [RichTextFX](https://github.com/FXMisc/RichTextFX) for my text editor, 
  [Ballad](https://github.com/RohitAwate/Ballad), and failed. And I really don't wish to embed an
  online editor like Ace into Everest. So, for the time being, I'm gonna use JavaFX's inbuilt TextArea which doesn't offer syntax highlighting.
- **History tab**, for quickly looking at your request history. 🕒
- **API Authentication**: This is of course a primary feature of any REST client, but currently, not something I've done or used before.
  So I will need some time to learn this stuff.
- Theming support with JavaFX CSS. 🌈
- **Multi-tab layout** to unleash your internal REST wizard!
  
_That's all the core stuff that I can think of at the moment. Will keep updating this as we go._

## Not-so-certain features
- Suggestions as you type in the address field.
- Postman has this really cool feature wherein it can create a **mock server**. Maybe do that.


![Everest3](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/23148259/36366994-95df94c6-1576-11e8-8368-c0f325f54a6f.png)


# Features currently live
- GET, POST, PUT and DELETE requests.
- Adding request headers, query parameters and the request body (raw, octet-stream, URL-encoded or form-data)
- Response details (HTTP status code, response time, response size)
- **Custom themes!** Changing themes needs a manual edit to the settings.json file. This will be properly integrated into a Settings menu later.
- **Multi-tab layout**. I'm battling with JavaFX to allow me to add a simple '+' button for adding a new tab. So far, not successful. However, you can use the Ctrl+T keyboard shortcut.
- **History tab!** All the requests you ever made are now shown to the left of the app.
- Everest now maintains its state between sessions so you don't lose your work.

# Releases
I mean, it's open-source. You can build yourself a 'release' right now!

Jokes aside, I'm planning to release an alpha once the GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods are up and running.
I'll also add the aforementioned history tab as a bonus, maybe!

**Alpha ETA**: March 2018 _(hopefully)_

Aaaand, that's it!
I don't think anyone will make it down here. But if you did, you're awesome and thanks! _Cheers!_