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>>>>I like the idea of a cross platform language - I program for it daily. But there has to be issue moving code from the web, desktops, phones, and tablets. The tech is just very different.
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>>>In respect of Windev - yes of course you cannot just run your desktop app as a website. As you say, the technical aspects is simple too different such as handling session states. The lure of WinDev is that:
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>>>(1) you learn one language (which can be combined with other languages like Javascript, HTML, Ajax, .Net, etc.),
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>>>(2) you learn essentially one IDE,
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>>>(3) that same language can be used to create products for 3 platforms; desktop, web, mobile,
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>>>(4) the same language can compile to multiple different types of executable for Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Java,
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>>>(5) proper planning and coding will therefore allow you to re-use lots of code, classes, etc. in all targets and platforms, and
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>>>(6) the product is very complete and it seems to me that PCSoft now spend a lot of their time adding in functionality that you can just call / use rather than have to program yourself - things like complex controls and libraries of related functionality like encryption functions, conference and camera controls, barcode controls, charting controls, multi-media controls, setup packagers, etc. Plus of course moving more and more WinDev desktop functions to their mobile and web platforms.
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>>One IDE will not work. Different IDEs are needed for different platforms. Trying to make one GUI work for desktop, web, mobile, and phone is misguided IMO. They are different at the core.
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>I think my first reply to you here was incorrect and I think I see your point. But that also speaks to why it is now more tempting to write apps using a browser UI. You can still make mods in the UI for phone, tablet etc where the browser might now be responsive enough, but it seems more a question of design and the stack you use than the IDE that you use for development.
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>Or am I still missing the point?

I wouldn't say missing the point. You seldom do. What I meant was I think UI layers need to be separate code because the hardware devices are so different. Please understand I am all for common code wherever possible.

Is it just me or is the word "stack" way too overused? Something about it sets me on edge.

The Camaro issue is still undecided. The Jiminy Cricket in my head keeps telling me to say no. But maybe I don't want to listen to Jiminy Cricket.

UPDATE: Damn that Tracy, I thought she was just having fun with me. She wasn't.

https://www.google.com/search?q=lime+green+chevrolet+camaro&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=EbN&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=MeAKUeSCOIWMtAaT6oDwCQ&ved=0CFwQsAQ&biw=1693&bih=1005

UPDATE 2: Row 2, picture 4 must be the high end version. Not even in my imagination.

How did row 3, picture 5 get in there? You expect Dirty Harry to get into it at any moment.

Row 1, picture 5: I am officially in love.