What is "Open Language"?

[Mark Waddingham]

Simply put, Open Language is a technology that will mean that LCB libraries and widgets will be able to define english-like syntax rather than being limited to function call / command call / property access syntax.

It is a key piece that will not only mean 'third parties' can define english-like syntax but also mean the all the current engine syntax can be very easily evolved and augmented.

Mark.

Sent from my iPhone

> On 24 Oct 2015, at 17:10, Richard Gaskin <ambassador at fourthworld.com> wrote:
> 
> I was looking for a clear definition of LiveCode's proposed "Open Language", but I've come up empty.
> 
> The original Kickstarter page says only:
> 
>   We will introduce a new technology called “Open Language”.
>   With Open Language, the more technical members of our community
>   can create English-like words and phrases to enable everyone to
>   write programs that use any aspect of a computer or device. If
>   you’re technical, you can read all about that here.
> 
> ...where "here" is a link to a blog post that no longer exists.
> 
> Within the community there have been broadly varying ideas about what "Open Language" might entail, and I was hoping that blog post might clear things up but alas it's not even in the Wayback Machine.
> 
> Anyone here have a copy of that blog post?
> 
> -- 
> Richard Gaskin
> Fourth World Systems
> Software Design and Development for the Desktop, Mobile, and the Web
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