Re: Writing a Windows/Mac app in Ada

[Mike Silva <snarflemike@yahoo.com>]

On May 17, 2:04 pm, Michael Feldman <mfeld...@gwu.edu> wrote:
> 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
>
> You may or may not be aware of the listserv for people interested in
> GNAT under Mac OS X. That list has about 200 members; I figure at least
> some of them may also be developing for Windows. It wouldn't hurt to
> subscribe to that list and post a query there.
>
> The URL to subscribe is
>
> http://hermes.gwu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=gnat-osx&A=1%22
>
> Only subscribers may post. OTOH, non-subscribers may read the archives, at
>
> http://hermes.gwu.edu/archives/gnat-osx.html
>
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Many thanks for that info.  It's amazing the things you learn when you
ask.

Mike