From: matt <matt@...>
Date: 2007-01-02T14:16:34+09:00
Subject: Re: What should i start off with

www.wxwidgets.org 

They have GUI bindings in a number of languages (including Ruby)

So if you like Ruby, and want to develop "real" applications, that is an
excellent way to go.

Matt



On Tue, 2007-01-02 at 12:55 +0900, Peter Manning wrote:
> Devin Mullins wrote:
> > The names for 'real' programs varies, but I think you'll generally get
> > by with a term such as 'windowed applications.' Terms such as 'thick'
> > and 'GUI' are also used, but could probably lead to some ambiguity.
> > 
> > To get you started:
> >    http://wiki.rubygarden.org/Ruby/page/show/ComparingGuiToolkits/TakeTwo
> > (Note it's 2 years old, so apply salt as necessary.)
> > 
> 
> Thank you very much, I will read it as soon as possible (Its 04:45 in 
> Denmark right now - And im tired :-))
> 
> > Though it'd help to know what about GTK and Tk you disliked.
> > 
> > Devin
> 
> Well, its not that much the structure, but the fact that its old, and 
> useless unless your a windows guy. I want something that works 
> cross-browser (and by that i mean Ie/Safari/xxx).
> 
> A last question, is there any options to make GUI programming easier, 
> and faster. A tool like Ruby On Rails, just for GUI programming?
> Even though ruby doesnt demand as much lines as c++ for an example, it 
> is still many lines you have to write before something happends when you 
> use GUI tools.
>  - alright, i have an other tiny question: Can _you_ suggest any GUI 
> tools, that are up-to-date that you have tried?
>