Re: C++ (project proposal) 1998 at 02:44:37PM +0000

From: Eric Green (ejg3@CORNELL.EDU)
Date: 03/10/98


On Tue, Mar 10, 1998 at 02:44:37PM +0000, Daniel Houghton wrote:
> Given that I am working with a code base that incorporates large portions
> of the DeathGate code, I am already quite interested in a more
> object-oriented approach.
>
> I think we should start an open "Circle++" project to create a version of
> the Circle code that takes an object-oriented approach to the characters
> and objects, incorporates fast hash tables and intelligent strings,
> templates, and so forth.  Those of us who want to experiment with an
> object-oriented approach could pool our talent, and our developments, if
> they prove solid and useful, could find their way to the stock CircleMUD
> base in future revisions.
>
> Now, I'm just curious to hear what the more experienced on this list think of
> this concept. :)

I have just started discussing with another DG imp about starting a
bazaar style CircleMUD project.  The primary goal i was interested in
was coverting it to C++ (much more object oriented than DG was).  After
that, adding core features expected of current MUDs (OLC, events, etc)
and improving the flexibility.

For those unfamiliar with the bazaar development style, it is fairly
open development.  A few developers accepting changes from a the
community of users, with frequent snapshots of the code (or direct
read-only access) between the stable releases.  See
http://sagan.earthspace.net/~esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/ for details.

We haven't decided on anything yet, but there is some interest there.


Eric


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