MacNN | First Look: Revolution 2.9, cross-platform compiler

[viktoras didziulis]

But, I guess, this is not quite correct: "Both the Media and Studio 
versions only let you compile programs for a single operating system 
while the Enterprise edition lets you compile programs for Windows, Mac 
OS X, and Linux."

Viktoras

Richard Gaskin wrote:
> Stephen Barncard wrote:
>> except the article says:
>>
>> Revolution's programming language is based on the AppleScript 
>> programming language, which comes with Mac OS X, and the HyperTalk 
>> programming language used in the once-popular HyperCard program. 
>> Although Revolution's language may seem wordy compared to the sparse
>>
>>
>> ooops
>
> Out of context that snippet might seem cause for alarm, but the full 
> sentence makes a very positive point:
>
>    Although Revolution’s language may seem wordy compared to the
>    sparse commands of C++, Revolution’s language makes programs
>    easier to read, write, and understand.
>
> And then the author went on to drive this home:
>
>    More importantly, Revolution’s language allows you to perform
>    functions that might require a dozen or more equivalent
>    commands in any other language.
>
> I'm glad the reviewer understood and articulated the difference 
> between statement verbosity and total verbosity.  While not exactly a 
> subtle point, it's been lost on many over the years.
>