Using xTalk in place of Javascript

[Andre Garzia]

Kurt,

Javascript is a wonderful language and the de facto standard for browser
side stuff. I think it pays well to learn it. If you're thinking about
investing some time on the language, I recommend the book called:
"Javascript: The Good Parts", it is a quick read and packed with good
information.

:D

On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Kurt Kaufman <kkaufman at snet.net> wrote:

> I may have mentioned this on the list before, but concussions as a result
> of falls during epileptic seizures tend to make my memory somewhat porous at
> times….
>
> I have used a CDMA (Verizon) cell phone in the USA, but had to look for an
> alternative while traveling in the UK and Belgium.  I decided on the Nokia
> N79, as it was very small and light, included a GPS receiver, allowed me to
> access WLANs (Skype, email, web, etc.), had a decent camera, videocam and
> mp3 player, etc.
>
> I note that one of the 3 common methods of writing applications for the
> device involves the use of Nokia's Web-Runtime-Kit (WRT).  I understand that
> this basically involves including a set of libraries (the Nokia widget
> engine, which I would guess derives its functionality from parts of the
> Nokia-Symbian web browser) linked using Javascript in stand-alone widgets.
> One has, in addition, access to various functions and sensors on the device
> using the Nokia Widget extension APIs.
>
> I know that a number of other companies' products (Adobe Dreamweaver,
> Aptana Studio) have had free plugins written for them so that they can
> produce Symbian widgets.  I believe in all cases so far, the scripting
> language used to implement the logic operations has been Javascript.
>
> Alright, so why do I bring this up?  I have some ideas for Symbian (s60)
> applications, and it would be wonderful if I could substitute xTalk for
> Javascript (which I can sort-of-follow but don't really understand). QUITE
> ASIDE from any business considerations (and I have no idea whether Symbian
> is "on the way-in or -out" in commercial terms), I was thinking that there
> might be another market for applications/widgets produced with Rev.
>
> I am writing as someone who would be interested in putting in the time to
> learn Javascript if others already familiar with it felt there would be an
> advantage of eventually being able to use an xTalk in its place.
>
> Again, the applications produced would be indistinguishable from those
> linked by Javascript, and would not, at runtime, require the use of the
> MetaCard/Rev engine.
>
> I also do not know how restrictive Nokia is in the use of its WRT
> libraries, but I would think it not as draconian as Apple in relation to the
> iPhone/iPad.  Certainly the distribution channels are far more varied.
>
> I'm interested in any responses to my thoughts and will not take offense if
> given a virtual "dope-slap".  :-)
>
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