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I still can't feasibly code and build things in an arbitrary language of my choice. I like my iPad Pro quite a bit but the only way I can do the type of web app
by lawik 4y ago
I still can't feasibly code and build things in an arbitrary language of my choice. I like my iPad Pro quite a bit but the only way I can do the type of web app dev I normally do through it is by remoting.
I don't believe there are any well-established general text editors that offers decent git and text editing. Syntax highlighting for a few langs, etc.
And then language runtimes. I do Elixir so I need Erlang plus Elixir. The machine could run those fine but I don't think you would be allowed to ship those via Apple's store.
Plenty of limitations. Kids can probably learn to code on them, depending on what they want and like. The argumenta may be tired but so are the unsolved unsolved problems I feel.
- simonh 4y agoOf course it has limitations, sure. iPads aren’t general purpose, open systems. That’s just not in their nature. They’re still programmable though and there are many options for doing so. Koder and Textastic are pretty comprehensive coding editors. Working Copy is the premiere git client and works well with both.