Re: Flame retardant
Re: Flame retardant
- Subject: Re: Flame retardant
- From: Nathan Zamecnik <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 19:24:47 -0500
"Odd, I don't recall that being a particularly frequent question. In any
case, it sounds as if you don't want people asking questions that are in the
documentation, but don't want them asking where to find the documentation,
either. What, then, are they to do?"
C'mon, if you do not know that the documentation is in the same directory as
Project Builder you need more assistance than this list can support.
" Hence, there is no clear line between Objective-C and Cocoa, and questions
about Objective-C are entirely appropriate for this list."
That is entirely wrong, you can write a complete program in Objective C that
uses none of the Cocoa frameworks. You can write a command line Objective C
program for instance.
"I don't see the problem here. Objective-C is a superset of C, so you can't
write Objective-C without also writing plain C, too....."
I disagree because if you do not know ANSI C, basic control constructs and
simple data structures you have no business jumping into Cocoa. I went
through the pains of learning how to program before I got to this level and
everyone else has to.
But, in the end I do admit this list is for everyone interested in
discussing, asking about or otherwise reading topics related to Cocoa and
programming Macintosh OS X. My suggestion to those who want to yell at
someone is don't waste your time, don't even reply. It's best for you and
the person who's feelings you may hurt. You should always encourage people.
And my final tip on this subject is:
If you notice someone is sending, what you think is irrelevant, stupid or
just plain a waste of time then filter that persons name from your mailbox.
Also, advice to those giving advice, don't always just give an
answer,....teach the new programmer to search a bit by holding their hand so
to speak and make them better programmer who learn to use their instinct to
find the answers they need.
Thanx!
-- NAteZ
_______________________________________________
cocoa-dev mailing list | email@hidden
Help/Unsubscribe/Archives:
http://www.lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/cocoa-dev
Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored.