I *was* but then when I found that Apple can't seem to keep XCode's version up to date or fully supported, and I'd need that to happen to make apps in both, I just sort of gave up.
On 3 January 2016 at 14:12, Joseph Karwisch <jkarwi...@gmail.com> wrote: > I developed a wxPerl based application under Windows several years ago for > a project I was working on for my employer. I used the wxDemo and wxWidgets > references to learn how to use wxPerl and create the application. Although > I was successful developing the application, I too wish there was a > comprehensive book/documentation to help me along this path. Unfortunately > I've changed roles at work, so don't do much Perl programing anymore, but > In my opinion I would like to see continued support for wxPerl and > wxWidgets, as I would use it again I needed to do something in Windows. > > --Joe > On Jan 3, 2016 3:19 PM, "James Lynes" <jmlyne...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Ron: >> >> I agree. My journey would have been shorter and more enjoyable with a >> good "Learning wxPerl" text. I think that the wxDemo is a good tool, but I >> found that, for a beginner, the glue code used to tie all the widgets into >> a neat package tended to obscure what was going on, which is why I broke >> out many of the widgets into separate example programs available on the >> wiki.(If I rewrote the examples today there are certainly things that could >> be cleaned up...learning curve). >> >> The wxBook is good, but it took me quite a while to translate the C++ >> syntax into wxPerl. Today I can use the wxBook or the wxWidgets docs and >> translate pretty quickly, but it took way too long to get there. What I've >> still found missing is information on extending the GUI into a complete >> application. I do have a small working application using wxPerl with Perl >> Threads, but I'm sure there are other ways to structure the non-GUI >> portions of larger applications. >> >> So, I guess the problem has at least six levels: >> How to structure a good wxPerl GUI? (Possibly an existing GUI design >> text) >> Installing wxPerl and wxWidgets >> A tutorial on the wxPerl widgets and Sizers >> Extending your wxPerl GUI to a complete application. >> Advanced topics in wxPerl(Wrapping external libraries) >> Reference to wxPerl wxVARIOUS_DEFINED_TERMS available for use >> >> Nice to see a little discussion started. >> So again, what needs to be done long term... >> >> James >> >> >> On Sat, Jan 2, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Ron Grunwald <ron...@yahoo.com.au> wrote: >> >>> Good morning all, >>> >>> I use WxPerl and intend to keep using it for a long time to come. >>> However, I am only a beginner with WxPerl. Most of my GUI programming >>> experience comes from PerlTk. >>> >>> One of the things I’ve always missed about WxPerl is a good introductory >>> book. PerlTk has the O’reilly “Learning Perl/Tk” book by Nancy Walsh, which >>> I find invaluable. Imagine if an equivalent “Learning WxPerl” book existed. >>> >>> I believe the German programmer, Herbert Breunung, contemplated writing >>> such a book, but I don’t know what the current state is. My personal view >>> is that WxPerl still has a lot to offer but needs to be more appealing to >>> introductory GUI programmers. >>> >>> Kind Regards. >>> >>> ________________________________________ >>> Ron Grunwald >>> ron...@yahoo.com.au >>> http://www.dvlcorner.org >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2/01/16 1:36 AM, "James Lynes" <jmlyne...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Johan: >>> >>> I see you got an overwhelming response to your post. >>> >>> Is anyone still using wxPerl? The only response I got to my last couple >>> of questions came from Steve. >>> >>> James >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 26, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Johan Vromans <jvrom...@squirrel.nl> >>> wrote: >>> >>> On Mon, 5 Jan 2015 14:54:35 -0500 >>> James Lynes <jmlyne...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> > Great, but what needs to be done long term? >>> >>> I don't know. I'm about to stop caring for several reasons including age, >>> health, personal circumstances, and the lack of support from others. >>> >>> If anyone wants to continue the wxPerl domains and the wiki it is now to >>> time to step forward. >>> >>> Likewise CitrusPerl and the Cava Packager, two tools geared towards >>> wxPerl >>> support but unfortunately abandoned. >>> >>> -- Johan >>> http://johan.vromans.org/seasons_greetings.html >>> >>> >>> >> -- Sean "Dodger" Cannon
