Forgot a setence. Maybe he is willing to share it.
Matthias Rebbe +49 5741 310000 matthiasrebbe.eu <http://matthiasrebbe.eu/> > Am 19.07.2017 um 22:18 schrieb Matthias Rebbe via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com <mailto:use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>>: > > Zryip created a little intellisense plugin some years ago. > > http://www.aslugontheroad.com/in-progress/9-intellisense-plugin > <http://www.aslugontheroad.com/in-progress/9-intellisense-plugin><http://www.aslugontheroad.com/in-progress/9-intellisense-plugin > <http://www.aslugontheroad.com/in-progress/9-intellisense-plugin>> > > It´s free for users of the Excel Library. > > Matthias > > Matthias Rebbe > +49 5741 310000 > matthiasrebbe.eu <http://matthiasrebbe.eu/> <http://matthiasrebbe.eu/ > <http://matthiasrebbe.eu/>> > >> Am 19.07.2017 um 22:10 schrieb Todd Fabacher via use-livecode >> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >> <mailto:use-livecode@lists.runrev.com><mailto:use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >> <mailto:use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>>>: >> >> One of the single largest problems we face is resistance to LiveCode in the >> corporate is developers. One, they are not eager to learn a new language. >> But once I show them LiveCode, they see the simple ease and simplicity and >> become open to the prospect. I even explain it as a way of prototyping >> their logic in an English format. >> >> But once they start coding, they outright reject it because of the complete >> lack of IntelliSense. These people will NOT BUDGE. There is no way we are >> going to convince them that they will have to remember the properties and >> function names. >> >> I saw in Kevin's demo of the latest version which showed that there was >> FINALLY a list of events to choose from. This should have been there years >> ago. You just need to look at LiveCode's competition to see progress. Xojo >> is one example. We needed to create a RasPi app as a test, so we purchased >> a license, and it's IDE was quite good. MUCH better than LiveCode. We also >> use Visual Studio, which has fantastic IntelliSense. >> >> Here is what they are looking for: >> >> 1. Function completion. As you type it starts to match a function name, all >> the functions so up in a list to choose from as I type. >> >> 2. Function parameters. once I type a function, I can mouse over it and all >> the parameters and a quick explanation show up. >> >> 3. I understand that properties are going to be a problem because LiveCode >> is NOT in an algebraic format like Object.Property = value. So setting the >> properties first is an issue. How about we put in a placeholder like: >> >> set the ? from field "test" >> set the ? from widget "map" >> >> Then...as soon as I put in the object type or object name for a widget, I >> would get a pop-up with a list of properties to select from. >> >> >> These functionalities may not be easy, but should not be difficult. Maybe >> an IntelliSense extension, done by the community can be done? It is a major >> barrier to entry for experienced developers to switch to. This is the #1 >> reason we can not get coders in companies to agree to LiveCode. #2 was Git, >> but that seems to be solved with community involvement from Trevor. >> >> Just an idea, >> >> Todd Fabacher >> _______________________________________________ >> use-livecode mailing list >> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com <mailto:use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> >> <mailto:use-livecode@lists.runrev.com <mailto: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 >> <http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode> > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com <mailto: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 > <http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode> _______________________________________________ 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
