I've noticed quite a lot of interest from other programming language
communities such as Scheme and Oberon in developing implementations of
those languages for the Java virtual machine. [The virtual machine is a
software that makes all brands of computer execute the same instructions
so that programs can be executed anywhere. In this case another
language designed for human use (Java, Logo, Scheme..) is translated
into the instructions for the VM.] This will allow programmers to use
those languages to develop applications that can be executed by others
over the World Wide Web. Why not do the same for an object oriented
variety of Logo? Has anyone thought about such a project?
* Kids, teachers, and other beginning programmers would be able to
add their Logo programs and microworlds to the Web in a form that could
be used by someone in the next room and by anyone in the world. In
effect this would create a world wide Logo classroom, and a very nice
way to exchange educational software.
* While Java is somewhat difficult to learn (for non-programmers)
Logo is quite easy. If well designed the implementation would provide
an avenue for people to start writing simple Web-resident programs and
as their skills improved gently take control of the full capabilities of
Web programming.
From what I know about the Java virtual machine I would doubt that
the implementation would be all that difficult. Any thoughts?
Jonathan A. Smith
jasmith@u.washington.edu
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