[Buffalo-pm] Parrot...hmm..What about Perl6

[Ben. B.]

In the wake of yesterday's Parrot introduction, I found this link (and
a few related linkes) that popped up on reddit.com today very
interesting:

http://dynalang.sourceforge.net/
http://dynalang.sourceforge.net/javadoc/index.html
http://groups.google.com/group/jvm-languages/browse_frm/thread/37ae283aa61a4f9



On Nov 12, 2007 6:52 PM, Richard Dice <rdice at pobox.com> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> You make a good distinction between Parrot and Perl 6.  I would like to
> point out that one of the most promising routes to eventual full
> implementation of Perl 6 is on a Parrot engine, and so help for Parrot is
> likely going to directly speed the progress of Perl 6.
>
> Beyond that, there are aspects of Perl 6 implementation that are closely
> related to Parrot development;  namely, PCT (the "parrot compiler
> toolchain") and NQP ("not quite perl").   NQP could be the most
> closely-related project to Phil's interests.  That is, it is a strict subset
> of Perl 6 within the PCT that provides enough of the language that not-yet
> implemented elements of Perl 6 (on Parrot) can be implemented with NQP!
>
> It's a great way to gain practice in Perl 6 while at the same time helping
> bring Perl 6 closer to reality.  Phil, you game?
>
> Cheers,
> Richard
>
>
>
> On Nov 12, 2007 6:26 PM, James E Keenan < jkeen at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Nov 12, 2007, at 2:10 PM, Richard Dice wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Phil,
> > >
> >
> > > You can join that effort.  Volunteers are welcome, needed, and make
> > > a big difference.
> >
> > I agree.
> >
> >
> > > For instance, of the people I know who are on this list, Jim Keenan
> > > is a very committed volunteer.
> >
> > I agree with that too ;-)
> >
> >
> > > Maybe you could talk to him about ways you can make a difference too?
> > >
> >
> > However, I should note that the project where I'm most heavily
> > involved is Parrot, the virtual machine which will underlie Perl 6.
> > I'm not involved with Perl 6 itself and can't speak authoritatively
> > about its development.  Based on his subsequent post, my guess is
> > that his main interest lies in Perl 6.  I would recommend that he
> > post on perl6porters about his interests and see how they can work
> > him into that project.
> >
> > jimk
> >
>
>
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