What IF PB Demo users... ?

[Randy Walker]

What if we gave the new PB Demo users a page offering sample apps they could compile to see PB in action for themselves? I downloaded the current 6.30 Demo and tested a couple apps i use frequently and they were small enough to compile as useful tools using the demo.
Sure, we have the https://www.purebasic.com/showcase.php page to illustrate what can be done, But really nothing to illustrate what finished code might look like In the editor, the speed and what it's like to compile and see it launch an app. I'll even go out on a limb to say, I think it would be a good idea to put a direct link on the PureBasic Demo Download web page pointing to this Demo users code page to help them get their feet wet.

My Windows Apps already posted to the forum:
Personal Reminder:
viewtopic.php?t=49003

Reboot/Logout Assistant:
viewtopic.php?p=644618#p644618

SED_it_IS_Not:
viewtopic.php?p=644535#p644535

// Moved from "Coding Questions" to "General Discussion" (Kiffi)

[Randy Walker]

What if we gave the new PB Demo users a page offering sample apps they could compile to see PB in action for themselves?

Seventy views and not even one comment. Well Hmmm. I thought it was better than that.

[idle]

I don't think people have had a chance to answer but most of the examples in the install are sufficient to show what's possible.

[minimy]

Hello Randy, will be nice for beginners or test the demo in real scenary.
In my opinion is very nice idea.
I know now some times the visitors are bots
Thanks for share. Have nice day day friend.

[jacdelad]

This doesn't seem like the right subforum. I'd say, General Discussion would be more suiting.

However, I too think the examples in the help are already enough. More and especially more complex codes could lead to people try things too quickly, before understanding what the code does. Leading to copying and pasting without understanding.

[Kiffi]

This doesn't seem like the right subforum. I'd say, General Discussion would be more suiting.

[X] Done

[Randy Walker]

This doesn't seem like the right subforum. I'd say, General Discussion would be more suiting.

[X] Done

Fortunately moderators have the Power. Thanks Kiffi !

[Randy Walker]

I don't think people have had a chance to answer but most of the examples in the install are sufficient to show what's possible.

Illustrate the basics, Yes! But, the examples given in the install don't really accomplish anything useful.
I was thinking the sight of useful tools coming alive might be more inspiring to potential new users than just raw samples. Especially if it comes alive from a PB demo install.

[Randy Walker]

This doesn't seem like the right subforum. I'd say, General Discussion would be more suiting.

However, I too think ... especially more complex codes could lead to people try things too quickly, before understanding what the code does. Leading to copying and pasting without understanding.

I live and thrive on copy and paste. What's wrong with "gets the job done"?

[Quin]

I live and thrive on copy and paste. What's wrong with "gets the job done"?

Nothing, as long as you understand what you're pasting actually does, as we're seeing with a lot of vibecoding these days.
FWIW I actually see the benifits here, I personally ignored the examples folder right when I installed pb and just looked at the docs, but the sight of real tools could be nice.

[Randy Walker]

I live and thrive on copy and paste. What's wrong with "gets the job done"?

Nothing, as long as you understand what you're pasting actually does, as we're seeing with a lot of vibecoding these days.

Hmmm. Must be talking about me. I love that I can get working code from AI. turns out I usually understand better than the AI and i have to constantly correct them as they do error and hallucinate frequently. In fact that code here in my OP came mostly from ChatGPT. I had to tweak it a little.

[jacdelad]

YOU are experienced and YOU understand the code.
I imply that SOME new users just take it as it is or just take a quick look at it. Run it, it works, fine. But maybe won't always run...