Re: Writing a Windows/Mac app in Ada

[Gary Scott <garylscott@sbcglobal.net>]

Mike Silva wrote:

> I have a commercial application I have prototyped in C++ on Windows,
> and I am very tempted to write it fresh (as per Fred Brooks) in Ada at
> the same time I am extending it to Mac (OS X).  But I can only justify
> this if the obstacles will be at a minium, whatever that might mean in
> practice.  This will be a business-flavored app with no multimedia but
> with typical screen controls and lots of printing (with associated
> WYSIWYG on the screen).  So my questions are, what libraries/
> frameworks would allow me to share the most code between Windows and
> Mac versions, and be easiest to pick up.
> 
> My other question is, please tell me everything I don't already know
> about such an undertaking. :-)  In all seriousness, any hints or tips
> on writing a multi-platform application would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mike
If you're starting fresh, may as well go with Fortran 95/2003 and one of 
the nice GUI builders like GINO or Winteracter.

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