Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread Alex Tweedly via use-livecode
On 02/08/2017 01:42, Monte Goulding via use-livecode wrote: On 2 Aug 2017, at 10:36 am, Alex Tweedly via use-livecode wrote: The 'test' button is handy - but it's not the only way. In fact, I rarely use it - I build my standalones, then try it out on 2 or 3

Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread Monte Goulding via use-livecode
> On 2 Aug 2017, at 10:36 am, Alex Tweedly via use-livecode > wrote: > > The 'test' button is handy - but it's not the only way. > In fact, I rarely use it - I build my standalones, then try it out on 2 or 3 > platforms (OK, this may be very untypical, because I

Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread Alex Tweedly via use-livecode
The 'test' button is handy - but it's not the only way. In fact, I rarely use it - I build my standalones, then try it out on 2 or 3 platforms (OK, this may be very untypical, because I am just starting to play with mobile and html5 ... but I suspect it will continue to be a viable work-flow -

Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread Monte Goulding via use-livecode
> On 2 Aug 2017, at 7:16 am, Alex Tweedly via use-livecode > wrote: > >> python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8080 >> This will let you access your standalone by opening your web browser and >> visiting http://localhost:8080 . >> > What ? IMO,

Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread Brian Milby via use-livecode
I'd like to think that by the time LC 9 leaves DP status that this will be possible. There is already a library included in DP 8 to handle httpd requests. On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 5:18 PM, Andre Garzia via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Alex, > > Python is kinda tricky to

Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread Andre Garzia via use-livecode
Alex, Python is kinda tricky to bundle. If you're looking into writing an extension, then these might be useful: * Libmicrohttpd - from GNU project, embedable httpd in C: https://www.gnu.org/software/libmicrohttpd/ Implementing httpd is not hard, it could be done quite easily. On Tue, Aug 1,

Re: httpd library and missed opportunity.

2017-08-01 Thread J. Landman Gay via use-livecode
My first reaction was: I bet LC didn't have enough spare time and people. My second reaction was: Well, it's open source, after all. My third reaction was: Good for you, Alex! Bravo! On 8/1/17 4:16 PM, Alex Tweedly via use-livecode wrote: [ started a new thread, so I can't rant without