Re: Why combining C, SDL and scripting languages?

Le 12 oct. 2016 4:58 AM, "Daniel V" <[email protected]> a écrit :
>
> What are the reasons to use a scripting language like LUA or other,
> together with SDL and C code? So, for what role does people use a
> scripting language like this?

You mean Lua, it's a word not an acronym.

> Is it just to separate code, so that not every one has the full
> source, or is it to save compile time, or is it to speed up

Yes, about the pros there is:

- easier deployment: you write once and run everywhere. No recompile for
every platform/arch,
- quick development: no compile time, scripting language are less verbose
and easier,
- security: you write your own API and provide only relevant functions. No
filesystem, no system inspection.

There are some drawbacks:

- performance are always lesser,
- debugging is much harder.

> development, or are there lots of more or other reasons?
>
> What parts of the code is best suited for being scripted?
>

I usually say: data. Example: maps, opponent, GUI, quests.

David.

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