Real-World Analysis for Software Developers
In an objective, scientific and detailed analysis of programming languages, according to Namcook analytics, JavaScript is one of the least productive software development languages in the world. This is based on the number of programmer hours required to implement a 1,000 function point program. Many popular and niche languages were put to the test.
Competitive Advantage
Based on the number of Coding Months required to build a 1,000 Function Point program, Smalltalk is more than 3.5 times more productive than JavaScript. That’s competitive advantage — for programmers and businesses wanting to build and deploy apps.
Maintenance and Enhancement of Software Programs
Over five years, the majority of a software applications costs are in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement efforts. The initial costs to build the program, the 1,000 function point program in the Namcook analysis, can be extended such that the cost saving of more productive languages yield recurring rewards.
Language Productivity Comparison
| Languages | Coding Months |
|---|---|
| Smalltalk | 21 |
| Objective-C | 27 |
| Ruby | 46 |
| C# | 51 |
| Python | 53 |
| PHP | 53 |
| Java | 53 |
| C++ | 53 |
| Lisp | 64 |
| JavaScript | 71 |
| Fortran | 107 |
| C | 128 |
Hello,
The Marvel Smalltalk project is very interesting!
Greetings,
Gal Zsolt
(~ CalmoSoft ~)
Hi,
Thanks. We will be releasing the Marvel Coder Cloud IDE just before Christmas.
The downloadable Desktop IDE will be available before year-end.
It will be an ideal way to learn Smalltalk coding.
Hi Peter,
This is a good news!
Cheers,
Gal Zsolt
(~ CalmoSoft ~)
Hi Peter,
Will the Marvel Smalltalk be freely downloadable?
Cheers,
Gal Zsolt
(~ CalmoSoft ~)
We are putting much time and effort into Marvel Smalltalk and the Marvel Coder IDE. This software will have significant value, especially as we continue to add capabilities. There will be several versions available, starting at $7 for the Cloud IDE.
At this moment, we’re completing the website and will start rolling out the first modules for the Fast Coder 101 course. The full featured, downloadable IDE, will be available early in 2018.
Hi Peter,
Will the Vista Smalltalk code run in Marvel Smalltalk without any changes?
Cheers,
Gal Zsolt
(~ CalmoSoft ~)
Hi Gal,
No. The original Vista Smalltalk was designed exclusively for the Windows desktop. The GUI was built using MS WinForm widgets. Marvel Smalltalk is built to run in a Dotnet Core 2.0 and JavaScript environment. The GUI is built using HTML5 and the widget classes are very different from Vista Smalltalk.
Marvel Smalltalk and the Marvel Coder IDE are truly cross platform.