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Overview

A high-level tour of the editor layout, tabs, preview, and saving workflow.

Laman Editor Overview

Laman Editor is a browser-based workspace for building small sites and dynamic templates. It loads one project at a time, then renders a live preview as you edit HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and template data.

Workspace Layout

The editor UI is split into two primary areas:

  1. Code panel (left): Write HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Data.
  2. Preview panel (right): Renders the compiled output in real time.

Tabs in the Code Panel

  • HTML: Template markup (Handlebars-enabled).
  • CSS: Styling injected into the document head.
  • JavaScript: Inline scripts injected at the end of the document.
  • Data: Structured JSON that feeds your template and JS.

Live Preview

The preview automatically updates as your code changes. Use Refresh in the toolbar to force a clean preview rebuild.

Saving

Use the standard save shortcuts:

  • Mac: Cmd + S
  • Windows: Ctrl + S

The toolbar shows the save status as Saved, Save, or Saving... so you always know when changes are persisted.