Migrating APL+Win Applications to Dyalog - Tools and Techniques
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Watch a 25-minute conference talk from Dyalog '24 exploring the process and tools for migrating APL+Win applications to Dyalog. Learn about open-source migration tools developed by Dyalog Ltd, including methods for moving source code to text files, using Git for version control across platforms, automatic code rewriting for language compatibility, and emulation of ⎕WI GUI and system functions. Discover practical solutions for handling component files during migration, addressing language differences, and implementing GUI functionality through ⎕WI emulation in METSIM. Presenters Morten Kromberg and Karl Holt walk through key aspects of the migration process, from initial export of source code to automated conversions, manual replacements, and future development plans for open-source migration tools.