Hello, I am a fellow developer with a "client-developer" background meaning that I usually have the task of assembling applications out of existing libraries instead of writing them. I do develop however in Java, Ruby, and Erlang. I just "discovered" Factor and find it very pleasant--at least as much as Ruby--and powerful--with its Erlang-like concurrency.
I exchanged some ideas with "erg" back at the IRC channel and he asked me to send a list of things I'd like to see in Factor that I feel are still lacking to make it more attractive for a professional use. While I believe Factor as a language is brilliant, the following features are essential to its acceptance. Some may already be implemented but I wasn't able to find them: - SSL support for the http-server library - Better crypto support mainly rsa or lacking that, bindings to OpenSSL (since as I understand it is simple to interface with C) - ASN1 support or library (this could again make use of OpenSSL's ASN1) - Some walk through documentation for bundling an application written with Factor (what becomes of the image) - The OpenGL based gui gadgets are very interesting for a self-contained GUI but is there any means of starting it from outside the UI (from the terminal shell for example). These could be an alternative for web based applications. I do understand Factor is a young language and what you have already achieved is impressive to say the least. I however feel that the above features would be simple to implement and be put somewhere in your priorities, attracting more developers to your language, hence more feedback. Thank you and keep up the good work Azteca _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys-and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Factor-talk mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/factor-talk
