[haXe] Debugger Request.

[Ralf Bokelberg]

At least for flash it should be possible to use the debugger of the
free flex sdk.
Cheers,
Ralf


On 8/22/06, hank williams <hank777 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 8/22/06, Lee McColl-Sylvester <lee.mccoll at lyons-group.co.uk> wrote:
> > I have to say here that I find an IDE to be of little importance to a
> > language.
>
> We are all entitled to our opinion. But obviously most programmers
> like a good IDE. Thats why Eclipse, and the microsoft tools are so
> successful. People like it.
>
> Most developers prefer syntax highlighting at least, as most
> > developers are poor at spelling (hey, it's a known fact ;-) ).
> >
> > I think, as a language, haXe hits all the major points.
>
> >From a language perspective I agree.
>
> While a
> > debugger would be nice, there are alternatives for the time being.  For
> > Flash, you could always use a combination of Alcon and John Grden's
> > X-Ray,
>
> I like john, and xray is good for what it is, but it does not compare
> to a real debugger. It is of course true that you can program without
> a debugger. The truth is flash, until recently, didnt have much of
> one. But that does not mean it is the most productive way to program.
> The issue for me is comparing the flex2 environment and AS3 to haXe.
> For me, the ability to debug is critical, and I am 2x more productive
> with a good debugger vs Xray, which I used. I have always been far
> more productive in Java than flash because of the quality of the
> tools. Flex2 evens that out.
>
>  while for JavaScript, you have the same resources open to any
> > other JavaScript development tool.
>
> agreed.
>
> Granted, Neko will need something in
> > the future, but this is an open source project, so why not get a team
> > together and develop one yourself?  :-)
> >
>
> Honestly, I cant afford to work on a major development project for the
> public good. I am pleased that others have the time and/or the
> business motivation to do so. But I honestly hate the oft suggested
> line that "if you dont like it fix it yourself". The most useful thing
> that users of a product can do is tell the truth. If the truth should
> be hidden for any problem that I dont intend to fix myself then there
> is not much point to conversation. We should all just shut up. I dont
> think any smart developer wants that. I know for my work, I want the
> brutal, unvarnished truth.
>
> Regards,
> Hank
>
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>


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Ralf Bokelberg <ralf.bokelberg at gmail.com>
Flex & Flash Consultant based in Cologne/Germany