Here we will show you how to create a simple HyperNext program in just a few steps.
If you are new to programming then the thought of creating your own software might be confusing but there are really just two main aspects to consider:
- The user interface.
- The program code.
Most software has an interface that users can interact with, so allowing them to control and receive information from the program behind it. As a well designed interface can make software both easy to use and easy to program, many programmers therefore develop the interface first and later fill in the program code. This is the approach we suggest for beginners to HyperNext.
Some programming tutorials suggest designing a user interface on paper but with HyperNext it is often easier to place your controls such as buttons on the design window and simply play around with them until their placement looks about right.
Filling in the program code is more critical because whereas a badly placed control will not crash a program, a programming error can. For both beginners and experts it is often better to write down the main functions of the program on paper before typing them in. However, for small programs it is possible to type them straight in and then run them to see if they work.
Creating your own software therefore involves following these steps:
- Create your software's interface.
- Fill in some program code.
- Run and test the software.
- Repeat the above steps.
The next section will briefly cover the HyperNext design interface.