Google Summer of Code 2010 ideas

Tentative mentors

• Doug Coleman
• Joe Groff
• Slava Pestov

Overview

A language implementation such as Factor is a microcosm of computer science, and the Factor project in particular includes everything from compilers to garbage collection to internationalization and user interface design. Because Factor is mostly implemented in itself, students who study it can learn how an entire self-contained language system works. Factor is both more advanced than most scripting language implementations and simpler implementation than the JVM, making it ideal for study.

Compiler

• Port Factor to ARM
• More advanced compiler optimizations
• Generating shared libraries

Libraries

• SSL on Windows
• Audio and video libraries
• Improve XML library
• Improve Unicode library
• Support more calendars

Desktop

• Drag and drop
• Improve UI performance
• Vector graphics API-based UI
• Input methods support

Web

• Work on Furnace
• Spruce up web apps
• Listener and inspector web apps