Daric

An 80s inspired BASIC dialect with performance, a focus on vector graphics, simple games and having fun!

[Daric @dariclang]

There is a new Daric, this time running on the JVM. It's more interactive and performs just as well as the older Daric/C++.

Downloads are at https://t.co/ESR5qb0igk, and the discord is the best place to ask for help.

[Daric @dariclang]

@mmeadway Sounds like a fun use case.

Daric7 is going to be focussed on database access and wiring up GUI stuff.

[Daric @dariclang]

@mmeadway Well not exactly. Anything in the JVM is supported in theory but it needs a wrapper and a way to pull the library in.

So think of it as an checkbox yet to be ticked.

[Daric @dariclang]

Update Daric to 5.3. Fixed a compiler bug and added an enhanced “World in Lines” demo with cities.

No outstanding bugs that I know of!

[Daric @dariclang]

A point release, 5.1. This is mostly about bug fixes and improving user experience. The editor has been updated to have a "project list" showing all files.

Next focus is context compile errors and debugging.

Linux version still isn't working.

[Daric @dariclang]

I've released Daric "Ecton Hill" with a buttload of bug fixes. This is going to be a stability release, where everything should work. Not going to add any new features for a while.

Download from https://t.co/ESR5qb0Q5S as usual.

[Daric @dariclang]

The latest Daric/JVM "Chrome Hill" has been released (except Linux which has a teething issue).

This includes better audio (envelopes), Box2D integration, improved editor, improved font rendering and lots of bug fixes.

At https://t.co/ESR5qb0igk as usual.

[Daric @dariclang]

Substantial text rendering improvements in the latest Daric/JVM version (Chrome Hill) to be released soon.

[Daric @dariclang]

@Gazzapper I’ll be doing another release over the weekend, maybe it’ll be better?

[TechNoodles @NoodlesTech]

Thanks @thezolbatar for the sneak peek / early access to @dariclang - holy mother of .... this thing is fast. Really, really fast. Even on my fairly old ThinkPad laptop.

[Daric @dariclang]

@guidol70 I’ll do a separate release next time I build.

[Daric @dariclang]

A small update to Daric (Win/Mac). As usual, install as a VSCode extension:

1. Search "Daric" and install. Restart.
2. Using command palette run "Download OS specific compiler".

Demos, limited docs etc. are all available in command palette with "Daric:" prefix.

Still a WIP!

[Daric @dariclang]

I’ve updated the Discord link as the previous one wasn’t working.

Daric/C++ is available in VS Code. Daric/JVM is in dev but DM for details about testing.

Daric/JVM is the future! It’s far more fun, just as fast and will ultimately have access to all the JVM libraries.

[Daric @dariclang]

Box2D integration work continues.

[Daric @dariclang]

I've created a discord server. Let's see how this goes...

https://t.co/YTOToA5TFT

[Daric @dariclang]

@UsrRandomize He’s a sloth!

[Daric @dariclang]

More AI art...this is my favourite.

[Daric @dariclang]

@NoodlesTech I do happen to know some very creative people, and I *do* need artwork for my big box Daric release..

[Daric @dariclang]

I genuinely like both of these styles of poster. The 1st gives of a 90s boxed software vibe and the second a 80s type in programming book style.

[Daric @dariclang]

@0xC0DE6502 I use CLion as my IDE. The trick of course is having access to all the different build environments.

Takes a lot of time setting it all up for me.

[Daric @dariclang]

I've updated the VSCode extension for Daric. It's a little easier to get installed and running now.

Supports: Windows (x64), macOS (x64 & Apple Silicon), Linux (x64 & aarch64) - tested on Ubuntu.

Linux can't create standalone executables. Yet!

[Daric @dariclang]

@0xC0DE6502 Ohhh, no, not at all.

I don't do anything too unusual, but I suppose I do have a fairly large set of dependencies.

C++17, CMake, vcpkg, SDL, Dear ImGui - those are the big ones and all cross-platform.