| Issue 115 | July 29th 2011 | Contact the Editor | How to Contribute |
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4.6.3: LiveCode in the Cloud With the current buzz around cloud apps and network computing, we know how many of you have been eagerly awaiting the introduction of LiveCode for Server. The wait is over: with the launch of LiveCode 4.6.3 last week a full version of LiveCode for Server became a reality. LiveCode for Server Launch The Server engine is a separate build of the LiveCode engine with specific syntax and functionality that makes it suitable for use in command-line contexts and, in particular, as a CGI processor. <html> <head></head> <body> <?lc put "<H1>hello world</H1>" ?> </body> </html> Notice that the LiveCode script is contained within special tags. Code within these tags is executed as the page loads allowing you to dynamically generate webpage content. The example above outputs the title "hello world". The following tags are recognized by LiveCode Server: <?lc ... LiveCode script ... ?> <?livecode ... LiveCode script ... ?> <?rev ... LiveCode script ... ?> Easy as pie! You can see that the LiveCode Server engine lets you use the English-like programming language of LiveCode that you already know and love to write your server side processes. With the new server platform you can:
...and more LiveCode Server works on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. For the first time ever the full release now supports LiveCode stacks - so that you can save hours by re-using your code. LiveCode Server can be bought as an add on to your existing account or as desktop & server commercial bundle for new customers. Everything you need to know about LiveCode Server can be found here. Update to the Server Engine on On-Rev What you may not know is that in addition to LiveCode, RunRev also offers top of the line hosting as well. But at RunRev we always try to do things a little differently, and On-Rev is not just hosting, it’s a whole back end server solution - a stand alone hosting with a pre-installed server that allows you to write cloud apps and wee programs with the minimum of fuss and hassle. On-Rev, which has been in Pre-release since April, 2009 and went into full release last week, has also been really popular with LiveCode Users. Here’s what one user had to say: “The service/support is one of the best compared to the providers we had in the past. The people at Runrev are always friendly and helpful. All our support request were handled fast and solved successfully. What shall I say more? We can warmly recommend the on-rev service. Moving to on-rev was a really good decision.” ~Mathhias Rebbe On-Rev has been completely updated with the new LiveCode Server engine, and, when combined with LiveCode Mobile it is the perfect solution for making your own cloud apps. Or you can purchase On-Rev as an annual subscription or monthly subscription product. Android Updates
A complete dictionary
Click to zoom the image LiveCode 4.6.3 boasts a full and complete dictionary of all LiveCode commands, keywords, properties and built in functions, available under the help menu inside your LiveCode IDE. Entries include examples from LiveCode users on the best use of each keyword and cross references to similar keywords and terms. Stay on the right track with this essential coding tool. If you would like a print copy of this updated dictionary, this may now be pre-ordered from our store, here.
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