And I’d like to add it also should not be so difficult architecture-wise. As an experienced (10+ yrs) iOS/macOS developer, when I start a new project, I have to do a ton of architecture to have a correct project base, and I find it weird. It should be builtin. At least we should have something, which I could change if I would disagree with the chosen architecture, but currently we have just pretty much nothing.
criddell•1h ago
I think everything Brent says applies far beyond Mac and iOS apps. The engine + interpreted DSL architecture just makes so much sense.
Are there other examples of software built this way?
eduction•55m ago
Electron.
Brent seems to have something else in mind. I think many people would appreciate some other engine+DSL options.
dlachausse•42m ago
Tcl/Tk is a good example of this.
I would love to see a modernized mobile compatible rethinking of Tcl/Tk.
criddell•22m ago
Except Tcl/Tk doesn't use native controls. I like the Tcl language, but the UI always looks and feels weird. A fork that uses native controls and adhere's to platform conventions would be nice. For example, on iOS app settings should be in the system settings app.
eek2121•56m ago
As someone who did a ton of VB5-6 dev work back in the day, the same applies to all platforms.
frizlab•1h ago
And I’d like to add it also should not be so difficult architecture-wise. As an experienced (10+ yrs) iOS/macOS developer, when I start a new project, I have to do a ton of architecture to have a correct project base, and I find it weird. It should be builtin. At least we should have something, which I could change if I would disagree with the chosen architecture, but currently we have just pretty much nothing.