| HyperCard like systems are not dead. I make my living from LiveCode ( http://www.runrev.com ) which is a xTalk system that is able to build applications for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. From a single HyperCard-like environment, I can build apps for all these platforms and reuse the code. LiveCode is very verbose and it may take a while for those that are already familiar with C-like languages but it is worth it. Software is easy to maintain and there is little space for confusion, even with few comments. RunRev company also release a PHP-like engine, so I can create web applications that communicate with native clients on mobile and desktop all from a single language and environment, this is very powerful. You should always use the best tool for your job. For my job, LiveCode fits perfectly. I also think that xTalk languages are a wonderful introduction to programming and people from non-technical backgrounds can learn it easily and start creating little tools to help their specific domains. Yes, anyone can learn programming in any language, it is just a matter of effort, I believe LiveCode makes this effort fun and productive. You may read this as advertisement but this is my personal opinion. I am 31 and have been using LiveCode since I was 25 or something like that. In the meantime I got married, got my own place and am living a good life. All my work is LiveCode related. Just telling you that so you guys don't take me for "someone that toys with this cute language every once in a while but is not serious". Even if you already have your favorite language, it is worth to check out LiveCode, just to learn what else is out there. There are beginner webinars starting next month I think... |