[Cuis-dev] Install vs FileIn?

[Juan Vuletich]

Hi Pat,

On 4/27/2020 9:57 PM, Pat Foley via Cuis-dev wrote:
>
>    1. Getting the hang of it I think. I had been reaching for
>       *fileOut*on my new /method/as the way to keep the base image
>       clean, but then I get a *.st file and the only option for those
>       is *fileIn*. If instead I name my /ChangeSet/and file it out, I
>       get a *._cs_.st file and that offers *Install*from the FileList.
>       Lurching now toward a basic workflow now along the lines
>       recommended.
>

Yes. Any Smalltalk system provides many ways to do things. You pick what 
works best for you. I don't use fileOut of individual methods much, but 
sometimes I do too.

>
>    1. New version of the doc is quite precise and makes sense after
>       repeatedly experimenting/fiddling around and then rereading. The
>       new version however does /not/show up within Cuis itself (from
>       the Help menu). Is there something to rebuild or reload?
>

Yes. This is not automated and I forgot about it. I just pushed update 
#4125 with this to GitHub. Thanks.

> (As a newcomer to Smalltalk, I ignored all of this at first: I opened 
> the base image just once, saved a copy and then proceeded to do 
> exercises and experiments in my own little image. That still strikes 
> me as a simple and reasonable way to begin learning Smalltalk.)
>

Of course! Smalltalk was meant to learn by experimenting since the 
start. Experimenting is great. Also useful are written docs, asking 
questions, etc. And keep in mind that everything in a Smalltalk system 
is meant to be available for study. A lot can be learnt by reading the 
system code, inspecting live objects, breaking stuff, stepping into with 
the debugger, etc. Above all, enjoy the journey!

Cheers,

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