>From my point of view Open Language is the most important aspect of LiveCode. Without it on the timeline I would not be using LiveCode today. I'd be working purely in NodeJS I suspect.
On Tuesday, 27 October 2015, Mark Waddingham <m...@livecode.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','m...@livecode.com');>> wrote: > On 2015-10-26 17:36, Richard Gaskin wrote: > >> I was merely having fun with some of expectations among the readers >> here for what Open Language might be used for. >> > > Well, I'm glad you are having fun :P > > Personally, I don't mind comma-delimited arguments, and am generally >> happy with any syntax that let's me get my work done. >> > > Interesting - I suspect that other people might not be quite so 'on board' > with your attitude towards the importance of English-like syntax to > LiveCode (and xTalks in general). I'm one of those :) > I'm fine with whatever there's budget to provide to let folks explore >> novel syntax, even more so with your reminder here that Open Language >> is among the last of the enhancements in queue, long after being able >> to play a video file on Linux without crashing and other less >> glamorous but useful things. >> > > Unfortunately, language and features are intertwined. You can't have > features without a way to access them, and a language with no features is > useless. Mark is spot on as far as I can judge in terms of the need and emphasis on planning long term for the future of the language itself. I beleive that it is essential that the literate aspects of the programming language are revitalised, not just because it is what makes the language unique, but also because it will become increasingly important over time. As code and coding skills become universally important, taught in every school, and the basis for a great deal of the functioning of society (and not just business), a language which is comprehensible (literate) will become ever more important (and not just in schools). I worry more about the speed of adoption of community engagement - it's getting better, but I'd like to see (and contribute to more) open source library, and documentation efforts. _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
