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How does this compare to Decker ? https://beyondloom.com/decker/index.html https://beyondloom.com/decker/index.html
by iso8859-1 2y ago
How does this compare to Decker ?
https://beyondloom.com/decker/index.html https://beyondloom.com/decker/index.html
- presbyterian 2y agoI haven't had a chance to sit down with this simulator, but having used both Decker and HyperCard before, Decker has a much steeper learning curve for a beginner.
- RodgerTheGreat 2y agoWould you mind expanding upon that with specifics?
- AstroJetson 2y agoThe programming language in Decker is called Lil and it's a cross between APL (how it works on a vector) and a procedural language. Once you get the hang of it, it can be very powerful. But as someone that used APL (and K) and has experience with multiple other language, it was a tough grind. It helps to look at the code behind the tutorial, there are lots of great examples there. The author (who is super responsive to questions) is clear that they liked the look of the dithered black and white from the early Mac era. So it's more of a homage to that than a hypercard. It's fun to play with once you get the basics down. Simple drill and practice is easy to build (ie States and Capitals). I'm sketching out how to do the Ham Radio technician license test practice in it. I'd like to be able to do the math for some of the examples on the screen.
- RodgerTheGreat 2y agoHyperCard Simulator is a centralized, web-based service which aims for compatibility with historical HyperCard stacks, including the HyperTalk scripting language. Decker is an open-source standalone application which is similar in some ways to HyperCard, but differs in many details, including the use of a unique scripting language descended from APL. Decker is not designed to be compatible with HyperCard stacks.