Re: [Chicken-users] New SDL2 eggs; help wanted

[Jeremy Steward]

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Hi John,

I'd be very interested in this egg, especially if I can use it as a
means to learn SDL, but I do not believe I can directly commit to
using it, as I don't yet have a use case (though I have always wanted
to use SDL to visualize point cloud / LIDAR data if possible).

In any case, I'll watch as the development progresses, and re-evaluate
whether or not I can afford some time to sink into learning SDL and
using it within CHICKEN.

> Currently the project needs people to help with:
> 
> - Manual testing (installing, running examples) on different
> platforms - Writing unit tests and semi-automated test programs -
> Writing API reference docs, guides, and tutorials - Creating
> detailed installation instructions for different platforms -
> Creating feature demos and example games/programs
> 

Some basic tutorials for setup would go a long way here, so I don't
have to worry as much about getting SDL to work as I do learning the
API and how to manipulate data. Bear in mind I don't consider myself
either a clueless beginner nor an expert in the community, but
something basic would certainly help. If you're willing to walk me
through it on IRC sometime (find DeeEff in #chicken), I could even
write a "hello world" style tutorial myself. I would venture that it
would be better to get a more solid API before something like that,
but it's up to you.

That said, I'll keep watching this on the mailing list if it pops up,
so please continue your work. I'm not in the business of making games,
but SDL can be used for more than that if I understand correctly.
Exciting times to be a part of this community indeed!

- -- 
Jeremy Steward

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