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This seems like a good start. I've often wondered why someone hasn't recreated something akin to a modern VB6. Allow users to drag/drop things, add some glue
by axaxs 7y ago
This seems like a good start. I've often wondered why someone hasn't recreated something akin to a modern VB6. Allow users to drag/drop things, add some glue code in some intermediate language, and output to Android, IOS, or even native. Java came somewhat close, but I think if done well could be a huge success.
- diggan 7y agoThanks, "a good start" is what we think too, still long way to go. Yeah, I think that's a step further than what we're focusing on now, enabling Figma (and Sketch et al in the future) users to import their designs, add API connections and bind design elements to API output/input. Basically making designers avoid having to write code (hearsay here on HN but here we are :) )
- toyg 7y agoI think you meant heresy... But don’t underestimate HN as a codemonkey hive; there are plenty of folks here who understand the value of business velocity and low barriers for market entry.
- diggan 7y agoSorry, I'm not a native English speaker, but thank you for correcting me so I don't repeat it. Yeah, absolutely, it wasn't called Startup News before for nothing. Was more tongue in cheek but hard to transmit that fully I guess.
- maxwin 7y agoI think there is a real demand for having a quick drag and drop for UI components and dive into code for other changes. I have searched and searched and so far I haven't found anything as good as VB6. It is 2019 now.sign!