This looks interesting to me, but doesn't Apple hate apps that are too much like the App Store? The Private App Store description seems like it would make it a target for the ban hammer.
There's clearly a lot of power to do a lot of neat stuff, plus some really brilliant features for businesses trying to create their own apps (like importing graphics from PowerPoint).<p>But I'm most curious to see how it will support building little CRUD apps that so many businesses could use to smooth their workflows. How will the data validation and forms stuff work? I see they mention key-value sync—can you get the data out for analysis in other products?<p>Regardless, I'm thrilled. I wish more software was available to let people solve their own problems with computers, rather than looking for an app-for-that.
There is an HyperCard inspired tool that is very similar and works on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and is able to deploy to all those platforms plus Android and iOS.<p>Its a wonderful tool and very easy to learn. It is also GPL.<p><a href="http://livecode.com" rel="nofollow">http://livecode.com</a>
This is a great evolution of the open source SpriteBuilder. Kudos to the developers for putting something together that really looks usable by the average Joe - like Hypercard. On the other hand, I doubt many average Joes still know the reference to Hypercard.
unless this is programmable in javascript, how is it allowed by apple?<p>and if it is javascript, then it's missing a key feature of hypercard that made it accessible, hypertalk.<p>here's another hypercard inspired app:
<a href="http://infinitecanvassuite.com/" rel="nofollow">http://infinitecanvassuite.com/</a>
This looks great. I think highlighting a bit more of the actual app side (rather than creating games) would be beneficial. Lots of features in the video for games, but nothing about tableviews etc.
As someone how doesn't know what hypercard is, I have a hard time understanding what this is. Maybe a couple of concrete use case at the top of the webpage would be helpful?
Hypercard was what I first started developing on back when I was young. Great to see it come to life again.<p>Javascript instead of Hypertalk though... ;)
Is there something like this for kids? Been teaching my kids to program and I cant find one easy enough to use (ages 5-9) outside of PPT (yes, I consider slide transitions programming). Scratch is ok but its not fun enough for them or maybe too advanced.