Hello Everyone,
I am new to Webkit domain. I am initially trying to use Webkit to render a
simple html text file with no graphics. I am confused with the IDL files
that come with Webkit source. Why is there any need to generate JavaScript
bindings via IDL files using Perl scripts. What I want to
WebKit is a full web browser engine (supporting JavaScript and rendering of
HTML, XHTML, SVG, images and plug-ins), not just a simple HTML renderer
(although it does that, too :).
If all you're looking for is a simple HTML renderer, there are probably better
choices. See the thread entitled,
You are indeed right in saying that there are better options to use if only
basic text rendering is desired. However, as I mentioned, the text rendering
is just to start with. Obviously, the ultimate task will be to use other
powerful features of the webkit browser engine. I am currently
On Aug 7, 2008, at 8:49 AM, Javed Rabbani wrote:
Why is there any need to generate JavaScript bindings via IDL files
using Perl scripts. What I want to say is why these binding files
are not part of the source?
There are at least two different answers to your question:
1) Using IDL
Thanks for the response. That clarified number of confusions. Now working
from a non-MAC platform, the Objective-C bindings will not be used. These
bindings are meant for developers working in Mac through the Cocoa
framework. Am I right in making this judgement? Now, if that is the case
then is it
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