Hi, Kieren!
I'm not one of the developers, of course, but I have some suggestions for
your envolvement\ development of Lilypond.
1) Improve the MusicXML converter for Lilypond.
2) Since you're familiar with Java, how about getting envolved in the
improvement of LilyTool for jEdit?
Just suggestions.
Wishing you the best,
Eduardo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kieren Richard MacMillan" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 7:56 PM
Subject: Lilypond developing: getting started
Hello, all!
I'm very interested in getting involved in Lilypond development. I have
a fair bit of experience in both computer programming (databases, Java,
XML/XSLT, etc.) and music (Master of Music in Composition, Bachelor of
Music in Piano Performance, etc.) -- in fact, I currently make about
half my living wage in each of those disciplines.
Right now, I'm finishing up a big commission (a chamber opera), and have
two more coming down the pipe. However, I would like to start in to
helping the Lilypond codebase in any way I can, immediately upon
completing the current score (should be in about two weeks).
In order to prepare for that, I have a few preliminary questions... =)
1. How much of the code is in C++, and how much in Scheme? Does the
roadmap see this balance changing in any way, and if so in what
direction? [n.b. I have very little experience with either C++ or Scheme
specifically.]
2. Consequently, can I get away with learning one or the other, and if
so which one would you prefer I learn? In other words, where would my
learning curve best be applied, given the needs of Lilypond development
over the next few months (and possibly years)?.
3. I would probably also be willing to take on the Newsletter Editor
position (but I do want to roll up my sleeves and actually do some
bit-pushing as well) -- is there an opportunity for me to start to learn
some of the internal workings of Lilypond as a result of "editing the
newsletter"?
Onward and upward!
Kieren.
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