[Geany-Devel] Let's use Vala

[Matthew Brush]

On 13-11-12 05:33 PM, Lex Trotman wrote:
> [...]
>
>>   Maybe these comments refer more to the change of direction thread, since
>>> it sounds like vala compiles to C anyway, and would just be extending
>>> the way we can code things rather than re-writing or re-defining what we
>>> are doing.
>>>
>>>
>> Sort of, but it's also a tool that can greatly facilitate the changes
>> being discussed in the other thread.
>>
>
> Its not simply starting to use a new language that will improve things, its
> the plan for where and how (Vala, C++, Haskell etc) will be used to improve
> the software design that will give the benefits.  And thats indeed what I
> am trying to get to with the other thread.
>

Actually using an easier, more expression, vastly safer, and severly 
reduced lines of code language would seriously improve things. It would 
make people not afraid to touch the code/re-factor as new things are 
added/removed, it facilitate organizing the source code better and more 
rigourously encapsulated/isolated from the other parts, and it would 
greatly reduce the amount of manpower and brainpower required to make 
any significant source code changes.

OT: You keep saying "design" a lot, can you give a concrete example of 
what you're talking about/thinking of? Like if you had to just 
off-the-cuff say one thing concretely how you'd personally design/change 
something (assume you are the sole/BDFL developer), just to make sure 
we're all talking about the same thing (maybe respond on the other 
thread, if you're willing).

Cheers,
Matthew Brush