Difference between a library and a demo?

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ID:268502 Aug 15 2004, 7:18 am
Hell Ramen	_< I want to know before I submit one... Thanks for the help. :P

Aug 15 2004, 7:42 am
Chance777	Hell Ramen wrote: _<i want to know before I submit one... Thanks for the help. :P Well, I'm not exactly so sure myself, but I think a library shows up in DM so you can just click it and it'll auto insert itself, and I think a demo is something to learn off of. Um...I dunno -leaves- ~Chance

Aug 15 2004, 8:21 am

Loduwijk

A library is a self-contained set of functions that are created for the purpose of being inserted into a seperate program. Libraries are supposed to quickly and easily add functions that the user needs. Such as Deadron's character library, upon including it your game will save characters.

A demo is not to be included into anybodies code. Demo stands for demonstration, and as such it is supposed to show the reader how to accomplish something. They are teaching tools.

Neither should be made by someone unless the person is knowledgable on the subject and puts the time and effort into making it a useful and bug free. Also be sure to show it to a few accomplished Byond programmers before submitting it if you want to be sure it does not have any bad habits in it.