Re: [wxperl-users] Re: wxperl-users digest, Vol 1 #147 - 4 msgs

[Mattia B. <mb...@ds...>]

> Hi,
> 
> I am not a C/C++ programmer but a Perl programmer. Nothing against C/C++ of
> course I wish I had the time to learn it. I've read part of "GNU C++ for
> Linux" so I understand basically C/C++ syntax, prototypes, data structures,
> etc... however IMHO at least one example is sorely needed for each class
I know, I am waiting for someone to write them all ;-)

> *or* at least 80% of them. The reason being is that as a Perl programmer
> trying to make the leap to GUI programming (vs. CGI/HTML) I need to get
> started quickly!
> 
> I believe the examples that are included in wxPerl are not through enough.
> What I mean to say is that in addition to seeing the wxPerl an explanation
> of GUI programming in Perl terms would go along way to getting Perl
> programmers started quickly.
What about the ( excellent IMHO ) tutorials linked from the "other tutorials"
in wxperl.sf.net ( this is about the "explanation of GUI ... Perl terms",
not about "samples for all classes" )

> I'm under contract really wanted (and still do!) to write a GUI application
> that would run locally on the customers computer-- a content management
> system for their web site but I couldn't make the leap quickly enough so I
> am writing it in DHTML and Win32::OLE instead.  : (
> 
> Mattia, if you wouldn't mind answering a lot of questions so I could pick
> your brain. I would definitely consider creating these numerous examples and
> associated explanations. I love Perl and would enjoying championing the Wx
> library.
That'd be great! I don't mind answering a lot of questions ( I know I'll
regret having said that... ;-) )

Regards
Mattia