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Alejandro F. Reimondo wrote:
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<pre wrap="">So my point is, I guess, is there a facility related to Squeak that
allow me to understand the framework as a whole?
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The framework is not an object, it is an abstraction.
As an abstraction has low information value compared
to concrete objects.
All reduction is based on loosing details (loosing information).
The way to understand a framework is instantiating
it in various contexts (adding value/contents to it).
Frameworks are results of applications, they are
not planned, any declarative definition of a
framework is result of a reduction.
The main facility to understand a framework is in your
everyday interacion with your smalltalk.
It is in a process [*], not in a place/object/tool.
cheers,
Ale.
[*] The proces of understanding is an information process.
The process of formation of a model in your mind.
This process has a speed that is defined by:
-your needs about in-formation in a concrete context of application.
-your interests in exploration
-your time to invest in a domain
-and more...
The syntesis of a model requieres time, relax and enjoy.
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So my point is, I guess, is there a facility related to Squeak that
allow me to understand the framework as a whole?
Understanding requires time.
If you can undestand something clearly and instantly is
because you already know it.
Sure. Guess I am too eager, but too afraid to ask... :-)
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Appreciate your comments, (just got myself a paid project using Squeak,
so I am happy)<br>
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CP<br>
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