Code example repository

Alejandro F. Reimondo aleReimondo at smalltalking.net
Tue May 31 08:22:19 UTC 2005


> So my point is, I guess, is there a facility related to Squeak that
> allow me to understand the framework as a whole?

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.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Schreiner" <chris.schreiner at online.no>
To: "The general-purpose Squeak developers list"
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Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Code example repository


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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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