Questions about Rev/Transcript vs. other toolkits

[Troy Rollins]

On Aug 10, 2004, at 11:04 PM, Kevin Walzer wrote:

> 1. How closely does Rev resemble AppleScript--not in terms of its hooks
> into the Mac OS, but on a more general scale--its syntax, its
> programming logic, etc.? Does a background in AppleScript and
> AppleScript Studio lessen the learning curve somewhat?

Absolutely. The two languages are like close cousins, as you've 
probably already realized. Transcript is just MUCH larger, due to its 
MUCH broader scope. Note also, that Transcript can call uncompiled 
AppleScripts directly from strings in Transcript

e.g.
	 do "tell finder...(etc.)" as AppleScript

So sometimes, the fastest way to accomplish something (on Mac at least) 
will be to slip in some AppleScript.

>
> 2. How does Rev compare to other cross-platform toolkits such as Qt and
> Java/Swing? Does it have limitations over what these other systems can
> do? Does it have advantages?

It is easier to develop in. It is arguably faster. It is arguably a 
more "closed" environment, and has arguably less graphics capability 
(in particular.)

Transcript has an extremely broad and capable scope. If you have been 
enjoying AppleScript, you'll find Transcript powerful, easy, and a lot 
of fun.

--
Troy
RPSystems, Ltd.
http://www.rpsystems.net