10-17-2004, 08:53 AM
Quote:How do I get an executable? Or is that not implemented?
Nope, it's only an interpreter at the moment. The main reason for that is if I wanted to make a compiler I'd have to program a standard library, and I only made this as a sort of prototype.
The real thing of course, will feature both an interpreter and compiler, although it is likely the interpreter will be functional before the compiler.
Quote:I don't see why you don't stick to VB I might help out there. I could definately help with the IDE design (in VB) if you need the help. I am 'aetherfox' on sourceforge.
I suppose the IDE can be programmed in VB. I definately want to do the interpreter/compiler in C/C++ for speed, portability and because certain things such as user-defined types are very difficult to do in VB.
I was thinking of implementing the interpreter/compiler as a DLL, so the IDE can have an integrated interpreter, pretty printer, syntax checker etc. while maintaining a modular design. This would also make a text-mode IDE (for all those addicted to the blue screen) easy.