I think most peoples opinion is that it just is not useful in java. There have been numerous discussions about needing/not needing a preprocessor in Java. You are not going to be #defining symbols (use a static class), including files, using __FILE__ or __LINE ( use the logging, no symbols means no ifdefing code (if (false) workes the same as #if 0 ), macros for functions (ie make a class and use static inline function). If you care to tell use the problem you are trying to solve, some could probably suggest a solution that doesn't involve macros. Im 15 years of Java, I have never missed them. Macros in the build system on the other hand...
On Aug 1, 10:40 am, Leigh McRae <leigh.mc...@lonedwarfgames.com> wrote: > On 8/1/2010 4:29 AM, Mark Murphy wrote: > > > Java (J2ME, Blackberry, Android) does not have a native preprocessor. > > Neither does Javascript for WebOS/HTML5 applications, nor Actionscript > > for Flash/Flex/AIR applications. Neither do some languages drifting > > into the mobile space (e.g., Ruby, and Perl AFAICT) for Android, > > Meego, and Symbian. > > > It is probably more accurate to say that C and its derivatives (e.g., > > C++, Objective-C, C#) and .NET languages (VB, C#) have an integrated > > preprocessor, and that those languages are widespread in mobile > > platforms today. > > Preprocessing for j2me is supported by SUN via NetBeans. It's pretty > clear that SUN fully backs preprocessing for j2me if you look at all the > support provided. > > BlackBerry preprocessing is fully supported via their compiler, rapc. > > What I don't understand is why so many people are against it. It's just > a tool and one that can get you out of a tight spot. Give people the > tools and let them cut their own toes or feet off. Oh and yes I know > what the reply will be. Write it yourself, it's open source... We > aren't Java or we are Java depending on what we are debating... > > -- > Leigh McRaewww.lonedwarfgames.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
