"Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) 5.0 provides essential tools for Tcl programmers, making it easy to create, build and deploy applications." 1-User-License $295
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Tcl Dev Kit 5.0 was released October 2008. See the blog post [L1 ] for details on 5.0 features. 5.0 added TclApp cross-platform wrapping, multi-architecture starkits, improved TDK Checker syntax analysis, and support for Tcl 8.6.
Bugs in TDK should be reported to ActiveState's bug database [L2 ] for tracking.
(This is the 5.0 press release).
ActiveState today released Tcl Dev Kit 5.0. With both new features and performance improvements, Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) 5.0 represents a significant upgrade to the essential toolkit for Tcl/Tk programmers.
In TDK 5.0, TclApp --- for building self-contained, installation-free executables for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, AIX, and HP-UX --- has been significantly enhanced to improve cross-platform wrapping. And TDK 5.0 users can now create multi-architecture starkits.
In addition, TDK Checker, the static Tcl syntax analyzer, has been improved to give users more control over syntax checking options and output, as well as recommend corrected code for common coding mistakes. Today's release also includes support for Tcl 8.6, which is expected to be final in November.
"This latest TDK raises the bar for Tcl development tools with a new level of ease of use for deployment and smarter and more flexible analysis of Tcl applications," says Jeff Hobbs, Senior Tcl Developer and Director of the Languages Business Division at ActiveState.
Check out all the documentation and visit the updated community site to get the most out of TDK 5.0.
Special Release Savings
Tcl Dev Kit 5.0 is available now, with special release pricing of $245 US until December 23, 2008 (regularly $295). Upgrade pricing and education licenses are available. TDK is available at http://www.activestate.com/tdk .
TDK is also offered with ActiveTcl Pro Studio, the professional Tcl development bundle that also includes Komodo IDE --- a powerful multi-platform IDE with advanced Tcl support --- and Safari Books Online. A one-year subscription includes permanent licenses and all software upgrades. First year subscriptions are currently on sale for $445 until December 23, 2008. TDK 5.0 a free update for current ActiveTcl Pro Studio users, who can download the new version from My Downloads section of their ActiveState account.
TDK for Teams Sale
ActiveState today introduced fantastic pricing for tcl/tk developers working in small teams. TDK is now being offered in 5-packs for only $995 US until December 23, 2008 (regularly $1475). TDK for teams is available at http://www.activestate.com/tdk . Teams can take advantage of special pricing on ActiveTcl Pro Studio 5-packs, for only $1995 until December 23, 2008. ActiveTcl Pro Studio for teams is available at http://www.activestate.com/activetclprostudio .
About ActiveState
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(This is the 3.2 press release).
ActiveState is pleased to announce the release of Tcl Dev Kit 3.2.
This release further enhances and extends ActiveState's suite of tools for Tcl development on the HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows platforms.
Tcl Dev Kit 3.2 is a free update for registered users.
Updates in Tcl Dev Kit 3.2:
For a complete list of changes:
To download Tcl Dev Kit:
For more information, including free 21-day trial licenses, see:
(This is the 3.0 press release).
Tcl Dev Kit 3.0 Most Technically Advanced Tcl Toolset Ever
VANCOUVER, BC, 2003/12/08
ActiveState, a leading provider of professional tools for programmers, today announced the release of Tcl Dev Kit 3.0, with a series of powerful new features for the rapid development and delivery of professional quality Tcl applications on a range of platforms. The advanced suite of tools for Tcl sets a new bar for developer productivity and performance for in-depth code analysis, management, debugging, and deployment.
Tcl is a multi-purpose scripting language used by over half a million programmers in leading organizations such as AOL, Cisco, Cornell University, Ericsson, Kodak, Motorola, NASA, NBC, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Raytheon, Siemens, Synopsys, Sun Microsystems, and UC Berkeley.
Tcl is the standard for automated testing, and Tcl/Tk is among the most heavily used languages for building cross-platform graphical user interfaces (GUIs). The scripting engine's embeddability and extensibility enable test engineers to quickly integrate a wide range of technologies. Tcl is also a standard in EDA and CAD applications requiring an extensible, embedded command language.
The Federal Aviation Administration is another organization that depends on Tcl. "Tcl is so versatile-it's the perfect language for the utility programs I develop for our air traffic control systems. Unlike many other languages, Tcl is cross-platform and doesn't require compiling, so I'm able to do my work faster and execute my programs on numerous operating systems," said Keith Wetherill, Nation Field Support Lead, FAA Second Level Engineering Systems Support Group. "It's also extremely cost-effective, which is naturally an issue for all government agencies. There is no need to purchase special licenses or compilers; as an open source language, it's free.
"For complex programming, I rely on the Tcl Dev Kit, using the Debugger, TclApp, and Compiler. ActiveState has also been very responsive to my suggestions for the 3.0 release, incorporating some of the changes I recommended. Their team has been great to work with."
New in Tcl Dev Kit 3.0
"Since TclPro development stopped, there has been pent-up demand for an advanced Tcl toolset, particularly among the major hardware test automation and embedded systems companies. Tcl Dev Kit is the much-needed upgrade from TclPro," said Matt Herdon, director of product management, ActiveState. "With the 3.0 release, our customers now have a wicked set of professional Tcl tools, and tighter integration with our flagship IDE, Komodo. New Tcl programmers will be blown away by the breadth of Tcl Dev Kit."
For a limited time, Tcl Dev Kit is available at a special launch price of $265, a savings of $30. Launch pricing for upgrading from previous versions is $59.95; Educational licenses are $49. The launch special also extends to ActiveState's complete Tcl solution suite, ASPN Tcl, priced at $445, a savings of $50. ASPN Tcl also contains a Tcl-enabled version of ActiveState's Komodo IDE for open source programming languages, and online access to Tcl resources including the Safari bookshelf. Free trials and more details are available at: http://www.ActiveState.com/Tcl .
Other ActiveState Tcl initiatives include hosting of the primary Tcl community website and ActiveTcl, the free, quality-assured distribution of Tcl. ActiveState also provides comprehensive support for Tcl applications and internals through the TclDirect support package.
About ActiveState
ActiveState, is the leading provider of software solutions that increase developer productivity and organizational efficiency through the innovative use of open source technology. Over two million developers rely on ActiveState's open source language programming tools, language distributions, and enterprise support services. More information is at http://www.ActiveState.com
Debugging AOLserver with Tcl Dev Kit
Note that as of Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) 3.2, ActiveTcl is no longer included in the product; given that it is a free download, TDK now just works with which ever ActiveTcl it can find. A specific capability of both TDK and Komodo is that they can, in general, debug a Tcl program working with a different version of Tcl than they themselves require.
This [L12 ] review largely repeats information already available here.