Re: [Freeswitch-users] XML based IVR
Why Lua? I have experimented with Lua in the past, liked it, and thought it might be a good choice for application scripting on a small Asterisk embedded appliance with limited resources. But I assumed mainstream users on larger platforms would want to reach for the more familiar PHP or Python. I also suspect the web integration libraries might be more complete and mature with PHP and Python, which might be important for some telephony server applications. I am a fan of Lua, but I wonder what makes it the lead horse for scripting FS applications? Jim ----- Original Message ---- From: Michael Collins <mcollins@fcnetwork.com> To: freeswitch-users@lists.freeswitch.org Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:36:56 AM Subject: Re: [Freeswitch-users] XML based IVR That was an elegant, well-thought out, lucid, and professional reply to my childish ranting… J That being said, it looks like Lua is the lead horse in the most-favored scripting language for FS apps. Still, anything that can be embedded can be used. If you know of Ruby, PHP, or Erlang experts who can help with the challenges of embedding then I’m sure the FS devs would love to hear from them. -MC ________________________________ From:freeswitch-users-bounces@lists.freeswitch.org [mailto:freeswitch-users-bounces@lists.freeswitch.org] On Behalf Of EdPimentl Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:15 AM To: freeswitch-users@lists.freeswitch.org Subject: Re: [Freeswitch-users] XML based IVR It is all about choices. We are glad to see JS support. The thought of languages such as PHP, Ruby, or Erlang are just progressive alternative to enhance what is already a superior and compelling platform. Best regards, -E
Two things jump out: embeddability and simplicity. Ask the dev how easy it was to add Lua compared to all the other langs! That's not to say we don't want other scripting languages to be available. It's just that the devs can't be experts in embedding everything out there and some are more difficult than others. (read: Ruby) If you know of any experts who could help with PHP etc. then send them our way! :) -MC Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2008, at 6:34 AM, Jim Thomas <jimthomasembedded@yahoo.com> wrote:
Why Lua?
I have experimented with Lua in the past, liked it, and thought it might be a good choice for application scripting on a small Asterisk embedded appliance with limited resources. But I assumed mainstream users on larger platforms would want to reach for the more familiar PHP or Python.
I also suspect the web integration libraries might be more complete and mature with PHP and Python, which might be important for some telephony server applications.
I am a fan of Lua, but I wonder what makes it the lead horse for scripting FS applications?
Jim ----- Original Message ---- From: Michael Collins <mcollins@fcnetwork.com> To: freeswitch-users@lists.freeswitch.org Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:36:56 AM Subject: Re: [Freeswitch-users] XML based IVR
That was an elegant, well-thought out, lucid, and professional reply to my childish ranting… J
That being said, it looks like Lua is the lead horse in the most- favored scripting language for FS apps. Still, anything that can be embedded can be used. If you know of Ruby, PHP, or Erlang experts who can help with the challenges of embedding then I’m sure the FS d evs would love to hear from them.
-MC
From: freeswitch-users-bounces@lists.freeswitch.org [mailto:freeswitch-users-bounces@lists.freeswitch.org ] On Behalf Of EdPimentl Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:15 AM To: freeswitch-users@lists.freeswitch.org Subject: Re: [Freeswitch-users] XML based IVR
It is all about choices. We are glad to see JS support. The thought of languages such as PHP, Ruby, or Erlang are just progressive alternative to enhance what is already a superior and compelling platform.
Best regards, -E
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