Livecode Extensions

Livecode extensions are written in Livecode Builder and come in two flavours; widgets and Libraries.

LiveCode 8, the upcoming release of the LiveCode HyperCard-like application development environment, introduces a new xTalk-like language for writing LiveCode extensions. It's called LiveCode Builder (or LCB). It shares much of the same syntax as the original LiveCode scripting language, but it's a compiled, strongly-typed language - peter-b.co.uk Most of the public discussion about LiveCode Builder has revolved around using it to extend LiveCode — either by creating new widgets to display in the user interface, or by writing libraries that add new capabilities to the scripting language. However, one topic that *hasn't* been discussed much is the fact that you can write complete applications using only LCB, and compile and run them without using the main LiveCode engine at all.