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Initialising and Starting Applications from Text Files in Dyalog 19.0

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Overview

Learn how to initialize sessions and launch applications directly from text files in this 12-minute conference talk from Dyalog '24. Explore the new capabilities introduced in Dyalog version 19.0 that eliminate the need for binary files like session files and saved workspaces. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates practical techniques for making development tools accessible and launching code from text sources. Discover methods for initializing from text files, implementing utility functions in ⎕SE, managing the Run function, handling data loading and caching, and understanding various use cases. Gain insights into starting applications from text files, utilizing the "Run with Dyalog" menu item, working with scripted contexts, and managing file system locations with VerSpec. Access accompanying presentation materials in both PowerPoint and PDF formats for comprehensive reference.

Syllabus

Introduction
Initialising from Text Files
Making a utility function available in ⎕SE
Adding more functions
The "Run" function
Loading and caching data
Use cases
Starting from text files
The "Run with Dyalog" menu item
Scripted context
File system locations and "VerSpec"

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