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Porting wxWidgets blog -- portingwx.blogspot.com
« on: November 21, 2012, 10:38:29 AM »
Hey all,

As some already know, I'm doing a port of wxWidgets to AmigaOS.  It's the first and maybe only time I port wx to a new platform, so I thought I might share the experience as I go:

    http://portingwx.blogspot.com

In order to make this appealing also to non-programmers, I will use the opportunity to write a little about how to approach difficult challenges in general.  As applied to this project obviously, though some of the juicier technical details may be better communicated in other forums (perhaps here).  It's a single person project at the moment, though I will build on the technical base of some previous porting efforts.

Either way, first blog episode is out now.  Hope you enjoy it!


//Andreas
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Re: Porting wxWidgets blog -- portingwx.blogspot.com
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2012, 03:29:54 PM »
Thx!

There were some previous attempts that ended early.  I think I understand why though, and I will be drawing on their experiences to make it work this time.


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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2012, 08:44:27 PM »
@raddude9

Thank you for the links.  I have been in contact with abalaban who was active in that project.  He has been very helpful in providing code and technical tips.  I've also started a conversation with the people behind the bounty.  Some things have changed since the bounty was first opened, but what I'm planning is  more or less the same as what's in the description.  I guess the main difference is that I'm using a newer version of wxWidgets for the port, and seeking to integrate the Amiga port with the main distribution as quickly as possible.

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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2012, 12:50:31 PM »
Picture the Goal, new post out now at http://portingwx.blogspot.com/.
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 04:01:24 PM »
Programming Demystified.  New post out at portingwx.blogspot.com.  Subscribe using your favorite browser or reader so you don't miss any posts!  //A.
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 11:03:40 PM »
@jorkany

Yes, that's right.  OS4 is the target.  If it ends up working on other versions or API-compatible OS:es that's a nice side feature, but main target is OS4.
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« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2012, 12:57:41 PM »
The Project Revealed. New post out at http://portingwx.blogspot.com/.
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Re: Porting wxWidgets blog -- portingwx.blogspot.com
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2012, 03:19:55 PM »
Quote from: eliyahu;717780
really enjoyed this latest post. very much looking forward to seeing where this goes, and it's terrific to see such an enthusiastic developer on the amiga scene!

-- eliyahu


Hey, thanks for sharing!  I'm glad you like it.  I enjoy doing an Amiga project again too!
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