Re: Basic-Like PCODE Compiler and Virtual Host/Interpreter

On 4/21/2004 7:27 AM, LEX@CC.GATECH.EDU wrote to ALL:


-> On the whole, it would be a huge time savings if you can reuse an
-> existing language, possibly with some custom modifications.
-> Developing a language is highly error prone to begin with, and writing
-> interpreters and compilers from scratch tends to take far longer than
-> people expect.


Understood, but its something I'm finding that is fun and interesting to
do ... guess that is why I want to continue down the path.


-> If your users are not good programmers, then this sounds like a lot of
-> computer expertise is being required. Have you put any thought into
-> having dialogs in the application ot help with the program entry?


Its really going to be geared more toward providing flexibility and a way
end users can customize the base product without us recompiling a special
copy for each special needs client.


Thanks,
Chris

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