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Maybe , just maybe HyperCard wasn't meant for professionals to make and sell programmers. Maybe if people had something like HyperCard today, they wouldn't need
by mempko 7y ago
Maybe , just maybe HyperCard wasn't meant for professionals to make and sell programmers. Maybe if people had something like HyperCard today, they wouldn't need us programmers.
- TuringTest 7y agoYou shouldn't have been downvoted, as you're spot on. Programmers who feel hurt, please take in mind that there will always be the need for system programming and building software platforms for enterprise levels; but the vast majority of small "business workflow" use cases would be best served by a tool allowing the final user to explore their needs and build a small interface to process . Compare it to needing to call a interior designer or handyman to hang every picture in your home. You only should need hire professional contractors for real work, but small changes should be within the reach of laymen with simple tools.
- goatlover 7y agoIsn't that kind of what Lotus Notes did? Everyone ended up hating the email client foisted on people after IBM bought it, but the workflow capabilities and and form designer were really nice.
- TuringTest 7y agoYes; unfortunately the culture of "do it yourself software" died when Apple's model of "information appliance" took off.[1] [1] See related article by same author: http://www.loper-os.org/?p=316 http://www.loper-os.org/?p=316 On the Still-Undefeated Tyranny of Apple.