LapDog pre-release packages available for testing

[Daklu]

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[Daklu]

LapDog, an open source initiative to bring mid-level object-oriented components to Labview, needs developers to provide feedback on our pre-release packages. Pre-release packages can be in various stages of development, from proof of concepts (POC) that may change a lot and never be officially released, to release candidates (RC) that are expected to be released soon and are very similar (or identical) to the released version.

We're looking for developers to run these packages through the ringer and let us know their thoughts on them. Bugs are important, but they're not all that's important. Is the package API easy to understand and use? Is there anything you want to do that you couldn't do with the package? Did you experience any performance problems? Is the documentation sufficient? Are the method icons okay? While LapDog is currently targeting intermediate level programmers who understand OO principles, programmers of all skill levels are invited to participate and share their experiences.

Pre-release packages can currently be found in a private community on NI's website. To join the group, send either jgcode or myself a pm with your ni.com user name. We'll add you to the community and you can download the packages.

Current pre-release packages:

Oct 06 2010 - Message Library v1 - RC - Object oriented messaging framework.

Oct 06 2010 - Message Library v1.1 - Beta - Same as v1 with a PriorityQueue class added.

Sep 27 2010 - Linked List v0 - POC - Linked list implementation using two queues.

Sep 27 2010 - AdvDataStruct Linked List - POC - Linked list implementation using DVRs.

I'll update this message as packages progress through development.

Thanks,

Dave