Re: [NTLK] NewtSync plug-ins in AppleScript?

From: Grant Hutchinson (grant_at_splorp.com)
Date: Fri Dec 13 2002 - 01:01:39 EST


In a previous message, Stephen Swift typed vigorously:

>> Just out of curiosity, how many additional people would be able to
>> write plug-ins if you could do so entirely in AppleScript? I was
>> thinking of implementing a framework and then building the To-Do list
>> synchronization entirely in AppleScript.
>
>That's a great idea John. AppleScript is such a simple language, it would
>open up development to many more people (including myself). As a long time
>scripter, and AppleScript Implementer, if you need any help with the
>AppleScript side of things let me know.

Exactly. I would feel much more comfortable creating proof of concept
plug-ins in AppleScript than trying to dive into Obj-C. Of course, I'm
even more comfortable with HyperTalk, but that's another issue altogether.

You've got my vote, John.

g.

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