MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

As of January 12, 2025, PWCT2 will check rules (defined by each component) to determine the allowed parents and children. This functionality was previously applied in PWCT1 and is now implemented in PWCT2 as well. This prevents composition errors; for example, (Else) or (Elseif) components can't be added outside the (If) component.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

>> "This particular implementation doesn't strike me as extremely useful, but stepping away form text based files opens up quite a lot of possibilities"

The visual representation could be improved and made easier to customize over time. What truly matters is the concept and the interaction approach, which enable the creation of a general-purpose VPL that can be used for any programming task.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

>> "I don't understand the use-case for an programming environment where the program looks like a text file, but I need to click on a while loop and then click on the "condition" field in the details column to edit the condition code with my keyboard, rather than just select the condition code in the main view and type there"

In PWCT2, just click the (Start Point) and press CTRL+L and all of the interaction pages will be opened to quickly modify the input for any component.

PWCT2 is designed to be used in different ways based on the context.

1- If you like writing code, just write code, and PWCT2 will convert it to a visual representation.

2- If you want to explore the environment and learn about the visual components, you can use the mouse to discover and use any component.

3- If you know the component name, just use keyboard shortcuts to create programs quickly.

4- Using the Time Machine and playing programs as a movie, you can read large programs without touching your mouse or keyboard. Just watch while drinking your coffee.

5- The advantages of interaction pages (data-entry forms) become apparent when using large components, such as those representing GUI classes.

6- Using the steps tree, we have drag-and-drop functionality, allowing us to quickly organize the logic of our programs.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

We think differently. In PWCT2, we believe visual programming is more attractive in the age of AI and large language models (LLMs).

This video demonstrates how to use LLMs to generate code that can be directly used in PWCT2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx--dNZvncc

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

These are GREAT PRODUCTS Thanks for sharing :D

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

PWCT (Programming Without Coding Technology) is designed as a general-purpose visual programming language and is used for developing the Ring programming language Compiler/VM. (Research paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/23/4627)

With respect to Visual Programming Languages, the main contributions of PWCT are:

1- Introducing the Graphical Code Replacement (GCR) method as an alternative to Drag-and-Drop. (Research paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42486-020-00038-y)

2- Using the Time dimension at the program design level, which allows running programs in the past and playing programs as a movie.

3- The first VPL to be used in the development of a Compiler and Virtual Machine for a TPL.

PWCT is influenced by Lava, Forms/3, and Limnor. PWCT2 incorporates more features from other VPLs like Scratch and Envision.

PWCT2 improves upon PWCT by providing a faster, cross-platform environment that supports importing and exporting Ring code. Additionally, the implementation of the environment has been switched from Visual FoxPro to the Ring language. Since PWCT2 supports importing Ring code and is written in Ring, it is a self-hosting VPL. Also, PWCT2 adds the auto-run feature to the Time dimension.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

In PWCT1 we provide two modes 1. (Free Editor + VPL Compiler) which allows syntax errors and can detect them 2. (Syntax Directed Editor) which prevent errors.

In PWCT2 at the current stage we provide (Free Editor), The (VPL Compiler) will be added to detect errors and the SDE will be added to prevent them as we did in PWCT1.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

Thanks for your kind words

To run the software without steam, install Ring language (Windows/Linux/macOS) then run it directly from the source code: https://github.com/PWCT/pwct2?tab=readme-ov-file#running-pwc...

In terms of adding more graphical/symbolic elements, we will address this in PWCT3. Additionally, publishing the PWCT2 source code will enable developers to extend the software in various directions based on their vision.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

The design and programming concepts are related to programming, which is part of the software name Programming Without Coding Technology (PWCT). While coding involves writing textual code directly, Visual Programming Languages (VPLs) like Scratch and PWCT still require knowledge of programming concepts and problem-solving. However, they simplify the implementation process by reducing syntax errors and providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be in any human language. Visual components increase the level of abstraction, potentially reducing development time.

PWCT2 is influenced by:

1- Lava visual language - Using the TreeView

2- Forms/3 - Using the Data-Entry forms

3- Scratch - Blocks, Colors, and Translation

4- Visual Basic - Form Designer

5- Envision - Rich comments & Interactive Visualization

6- PWCT1

6.1 Graphical Code Replacement (GCR) method instead of drag and drop

6.2 PWCT1 - The Time Machine (Run programs in the past & Play programs as a movie)

PWCT2 introduces more features compared to PWCT1, such as importing Ring code, inserting steps, and more.

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

Thanks for your kind words

MahmoudFayed

vor 2 Jahrendiscuss

PWCT2 supports the importation of textual code written in Ring. This allows us to leverage large language models to write the code and then import it. Here is a video demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx--dNZvncc