Re: [glob2-devel] scripting language

[Bo Lorentsen]

Martin Nyffenegger wrote:

> Doesn't exist actually ! It's more of a feeling...

Ahh, ok ...

> Tough question. I think I wanted to create a language that even a non- 
> programmer can understand (that's why SGSL didn't have any loops at  
> first, only actions and wait statements). But I'm aware that tis  
> probably is not possible...
> Now Easy would be more like Python or PHP.

What makes these languages easy ? The syntax, there libraries or just a 
"feeling" ?

> Did you take a look at an SGSL code yet ? I still am convinced that  
> it's edition has to be more or less graphical (to position the areas,  
> and flags for instance) which isn't possible yet (you have to declare  
> the areas with coordinates wich is a pain...)

A have been looking briefly at SGSL, and noticed the lag of control 
structure and other "fun" things :-)

> What I wanted to do was not to take any existing scripting language  
> just because it felt pretty and neat. I wanted something designed  
> specifically to control the globulation universe (a highly tuned  
> language). 

What is "highly tuned" in your opinion ?

When TEA was created I made it in a way that it was easy to adapt to a 
given environment (the language is small, but with an OO adaptable type 
system), but what would the language need to be designed specific for 
globulation ?

> I didn't succeed in my first attempt (although I still  think that 
> SGSL is simple and easy for many simple scenarios as the  one you find 
> in Starcraft for example). I just don't have the time  now to think 
> about it and design a new one...

Languages are a big and time consuming (and fun too) issue, so I 
understand your problem. But I like the idea of having TEA as part of 
this project if I am able to adapt it to the project.

> But I would be ready to take a look at any proposal.

Nice to have a open mind !

/BL