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Squeak/Smalltalk 6.1 "Vanessa" Released with Tree Browser and Objectland Return
Key points
- Squeak/Smalltalk 6.1 "Vanessa" released.
- Introduces a new tree browser and Objectland.
- Includes kernel infrastructure fixes and changes.
- Adds improvements to development tools and user interface.
Squeak 6.1 "Vanessa" Release
Squeak/Smalltalk has announced the release of version 6.1, codenamed "Vanessa." This update follows four years since the last major release and incorporates over 1700 patches and 9000 method changes. The release notes are designed to be interactive within the Squeak environment itself, with browser-based access available through SqueakJS.
Key Features and Improvements
Version 6.1 introduces a new tree browser, which allows navigation through classes and categories using refurbished hierarchical morphs. Objectland, also known as the "Worlds of Squeak," has been reinstated in this release. The kernel infrastructure has received several changes and fixes related to simulating, unwinding, and scheduling processes, as well as reshaping classes.
Tooling and UI Enhancements
The release also includes miscellaneous improvements and additions to the existing toolset and user interface. These enhancements focus on inspecting, debugging, profiling, and versioning code within the Squeak environment. Specific updates to Morphic include an overhaul of tree morphs, improving colors, mouse and keyboard shortcuts, type-to-filter functionality, and drag-and-drop support.
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Primary sources
GitHub squeak-smalltalk/squeak-object-memory GitHub hpi-swa/Squot GitHub hpi-swa-lab/squeak-inbox-talk GitHub OpenSmalltalk/opensmalltalk-vmReporting from
Squeak/Smalltalk has released version 6.1, named "Vanessa," which includes a new tree browser, the return of Objectland, and various kernel infrastructure improvements. This update brings new tools and UI enhancements for inspecting, debugging, profiling, and versioning code to the Smalltalk environment.