[ActiveState] is pleased to announce the release of Tcl Dev Kit 2.5, based on [TclPro]. Tcl Dev Kit 2.5 extends the functionality of the original TclPro tool set with tool UIs, Tcl 8.4 support, more tools, and overall quality improvements. New tools in 2.5 are the Tcl Service Manager, Inspector and TclApp. For more information, scroll down or click here: http://www.ActiveState.com/Tcl_Dev_Kit ---- * [procheck] -- [Static Syntax Analysis]. * [prodebug] -- [Dynamic Debugger] * [procomp] -- [Source Protection] * [TkInspect] -- [Introspection] * [TclApp] -- [Category Deployment] * [TclApp Package Editor] -- [Category Deployment] * Tcl Service Manager ([Windows] only) * [Tcl/Tk Tclet Plugin] -- Web Development You can see recorded webcast demos of these tools at http://www.activestate.com/Corporate/Events/Webcasts/. ---- (This is the 2.0 press release, but the version as of March 2003 is 2.5, with several new features). Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 is ActiveState's major update to the TclPro toolkit, enabling rapid development and delivery of Tcl applications on the HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows platforms. Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 gives Tcl developers a powerful suite of application development tools, similar to those enjoyed by the thousands of Perl programmers using ActiveState's Perl Dev Kit. ** What's New in Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 ** New Functionality in Debugger - The debugging coverage option ensures code is thoroughly tested, and hotspot profiling helps identify performance bottlenecks Graphical User Interfaces - Tool UIs have been added to the Wrapper and Compiler, making the options for these tools clearer and more manageable TclPro Checker Documentation - Documentation for the Checker interface has been added to the User Guide, detailing how to create custom checker definition packages Support for Tcl 8.4 Support for HP-UX For detailed information, please see the release notes [http://aspn.ActiveState.com/TclDevKit/ReleaseNotes]. ** Pricing and Licensing ** Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 licenses are $295. 21-day evaluation licenses are available. For more on Tcl Dev Kit, click here [http://www.ActiveState.com/Tcl_Dev_Kit]. Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 is also included with ActiveState's high-value Tcl bundle, ASPN Tcl. ASPN Tcl is $495/year, and also includes a Tcl-enabled version of ActiveState's Komodo IDE, targeted Tcl reference materials, comprehensive programming resources, and free upgrades for the duration of membership. 21-day evaluation licenses are available. For more on ASPN Tcl, click here: http://www.ActiveState.com/ASPN_Tcl Enjoy! ActiveState Original url: [http://www.activestate.com/Corporate/Communications/Releases/Press1029799152.html] Tcl Dev Kit Now Available New Tcl tool suite based on TclPro VANCOUVER, BC, 2002/08/20 ActiveState Corp., the leader in open language-based software, services, and resources, announces the Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 [http://www.activestate.com/Products/Tcl_Dev_Kit/more_information.plex], ActiveState's major update to the Tcl toolkit, enabling rapid development and delivery of Tcl applications on the HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows platforms. The Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 extends the functionality of the original TclPro tool set with tool UIs, Tcl 8.4 support, and overall quality improvements. The Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 gives Tcl developers a powerful suite of application development tools, similar to those enjoyed by the thousands of Perl programmers using ActiveState's Perl Dev Kit [http://www.activestate.com/Products/Perl_Dev_Kit/]. Key new enhancements to the Tcl Dev Kit are tool UIs added to the Wrapper and Compiler, making the options for these tools clearer and more manageable. As well, the debugging coverage option ensures code is thoroughly tested, and hotspot profiling helps identify performance bottlenecks. "The quality of ActiveState's Tcl Dev Kit really shows. It's a lot more stable and consistent than the open source version [TclPro], and it has a really intuitive user interface," said Joe Mistachkin, Principal Software Engineer of TCLBridge [http://www.tclbridge.com/]. "I use ActiveState's Tcl Dev Kit in the development of TCLBridge and find the debugger is great at handling all facets of source-level Tcl debugging, allowing me to get work done more quickly and accurately." Tcl Dev Kit 2.0 features and benefits: TclPro Checker: Batch mode static code analyzer from command prompt checks for errors as you write code TclPro Debugger: Powerful Tcl debugging capabilities including remote debugging TclPro Wrapper: Deploy Tcl programs as ready-to-run executables for HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows TclPro Compiler: A pre-compiler for obfuscating your code from prying eyes The Tcl Dev Kit is available for $295. It is also provided as part of ActiveState's complete Tcl programming bundle, ASPN Tcl [http://www.activestate.com/ASPNTcl], for $495. The ASPN Tcl bundle also contains: a Tcl-enabled version of ActiveState's Komodo IDE for open languages, online access to Tcl resources including the Tcl Cookbook, interactive tools, and ASPN's comprehensive programming resources. About ActiveState Corp. ActiveState is the leader in open language-based software, services, and resources. Our solutions are used by 72% of the Fortune 500 and encompass cross-platform and Web services development, and server-side email management. Our key technologies are Perl, PHP, Python, Tcl, and XSLT. ActiveState's solutions empower people through computing, minimizing obstacles for programmers, and increasing productivity in the enterprise. Media & Analyst Contacts: Lori Pike [mailto:LoriP@ActiveState.com], ActiveState 604.808.6655 ---- [Debugging AOLserver with Tcl Dev Kit] ---- [[ [Category Application] | [Category Debugging] ]]