OpenEuphoria

Re: A few newbie questions

• Posted by Rich <ra at zantra.dk> Nov 30, 2004
• 513 views

Greg Haberek wrote:

> 
> I originally got me feet wet in programming on my uncle's Commodore
> 64. He has one of his C64s interfaced into an electronic dart board
> (some cheap-o board) with custom software, all because he couldn't
> find a dart board that would play cricket.  :)

Yea, despite their limitations compared to today's computers, you could do some
pretty cool stuff with them :)


> With open_dll(), define_c_func(), define_c_proc(), c_func() and
> c_proc(), we are able to use any function in any C dll.  A couple
> people have even written libraries to use C++ dlls with all their
> object-oriented goodness. With Win32Lib and other similar libraries,
> we're able to put together a Windows GUI in a matter of seconds, with
> only a few sparse lines of code.
> 
> Take this for example:
> }}}
<eucode>
> -- simple Win32Lib demo
> include Win32Lib.ew
> 
> -- create a window with the title "Win32Lib Demo" with no parent,
> -- default positioning, a size of 320x240 and no style flags.
> constant MyWin = create( Window, "Win32Lib Demo", 0, Default, Default,
> 320, 240, 0 )
> 
> -- run the main loop, opening MyWin as a normal window
> -- (as opposed to Maximized or Minimized)
> WinMain( MyWin, Normal )
> </eucode>
{{{


Sounds very good. Where do you find documentation for using the C libraries?  


> 
> > And how about Binder and Translator, will you need both or just one of them?
> > And which C++ compiler
> would you recommend (freeware or commercial)</font></i>
> 
> Personally, I like the Translator. I don't know why. Both allow you to
> package your app for easy distribution. The Binder allows for full
> error information when your app crashes, since it is still running
> Euphoria code (or IL - Intermediate Language). I guess I like the
> 'bragging right' that come with the Translator. How many other people
> say that they can write and develop a program in a short period of
> time with their favorite language, then translate it to C, which
> everyone uses and understands, and is known for its speed?

Yes, I'm more for the Translator too.


> 
> I use Borland's compiler. It works great. I've had no issues with it,
> and it compiles very fast. I guess there is an issue with console apps
> requiring two keystrokes at the  "Press Enter..."  prompt, but that
> hasn't come up for me, since I typically use Euphoria for Windows
> apps.

I have an over ten year old Borland C++ ( v4.something I think) which I bought
used once. Will that do, or do you think it's too old? If not, will there be any
advantages in using a newer version anyway?


> 
> I don't think you'll be disappointed with Euphoria. There are some
> people leaving due to personal differences with Robert Craig, which I
> understand. Some people just don't get along with others. It is
> unfortunate that they are leaving, they will be missed, and their work
> will always be appreciated.

OK. Will this affect the future development of the language? 


thanks,
Rich