Is it possible to use serialization (i.e. apply the plugin) in an IntelliJ Scratch file?

# serialization

[Lukasz Kalnik]

Is it possible to use serialization (i.e. apply the plugin) in an IntelliJ Scratch file?

[Lukasz Kalnik]

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[Adam S]

Not really. There are some workarounds though https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-47384/Add-ability-to-use-compiler-plugins-in-.main.kts-Kotlin-Script-files

[Lukasz Kalnik]

Thank you!

[Javier]

it is simpler to create a main function in the module itself and delete it later IMO

[Lukasz Kalnik]

What do you mean?

[Lukasz Kalnik]

I just use an IntelliJ Scratch file

[Lukasz Kalnik]

There is no module

[Javier]

Ah okay, I usually works with a project open at the same time I use scratch files

[Lukasz Kalnik]

Yes, I have a project open as well

[Lukasz Kalnik]

But I'm not sure how creating a main() function would help me

[Javier]

Then a main function that you can run with the gutter icon is simpler.

[Javier]

You run the main function directly, forget about the scratch

[Lukasz Kalnik]

Ah ok

[Lukasz Kalnik]

Yes, maybe that's a better approach. Thank you!