Re: Using OO concepts in RPG

[Hans Boldt <boldt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Joe Pluta wrote:
> ... 
> On the other hand, indirect procedure calls are a very nice thing and can
> make for some very powerful coding - much more "dynamic", if you will
> <grin>.

And that's a function that's currently available in the language. 
Actually, I suspect that an OO framework could potentially be 
developed without too much difficulty using only existing language 
facilities, if someone thinks it's really worth the effort. That is, 
an OO style of programming can be facilitated with the functionality 
provided by procedures. Again, IMO that's an effort best left for 
the RPG community.

> Most of the time, Hans, we agree as much as we disagree.  I just called you
> on your blanket endorsement of Booth's statement.  I HOPE you don't think of
> RPG as just a report generator, ...

Well, I didn't intent to make a "blanket" endorsement of Booth's 
statement. Clearly, RPG is more than a simple "report generator". 
But as I've said, the language can only be pushed so far, IMO.

Cheers! Hans