FLTK Fast Prototyping Demo

v0.2: 2018/01/20

A simple proof of concept of an idea how to "rapid prototype" a single source FLTK application using FLTK itself as an IDE.

Opens an editor widget, where you can type a FLTK source code, which is live compiled and executed during typing. In case of compiler errors, the first error is displayed in a box below the edit field and the source line highlighted.

Also a style check command is executed (default: cppcheck), after compilation succeeded and the first style error is displayed in the box below.

Features:

• FLTK keywords are syntax highlighted additionaly to cxx keywords.
• Text size can be changed rapidly with Ctrl-mousewheel up/down
• Right mouse popup with clipboard options
• Save current code as template that is used to start a new 'project'
• Layout (size, position, colors, font size,..) is saved on exit

The envisioned use cases are:

• FLTK novice makes first steps with FLTK writing some simple test programs
• FLTK advanced user wants to rapidly code the basic outline of a new idea
• Tutor live edits FLTK program and has immediate feedback for audience

The envisioned work procedure is:

• Have FLTK installed systemwide or have a global fltk_fast_proto.prefs config file where the location of fltk-config is specified
• Start up a terminal
• Create some working directory and change into it
• Fire up fast_proto and live create your FLTK program

Tested on Linux only.

Made compilable for Windows (using mingw) too, but not tested (probably will need additional work).