What sorts of applications can you build with LiveCode?
Hobbyists and professional programmers have used LiveCode and its descendants to build everything from small, single-purpose applets to large-scale, mission-critical and enterprise-level projects. Educators and trainers can use it to create interactive instructional software of all sorts. That includes ancillary programs for textbooks, training modules with streaming audio and video playback, interactive applications with error-specific feedback, computer-based tests for teaching and assessment, computer-adaptive tests, kiosks and slideshows, and even e-portfolios for artists.

What advantages does the LiveCode environment offer over other plaforms?
LiveCode applications are built on one of most stable and simple integrated development environments (IDEs) ever invented. Because of the simplicity of the design process, LiveCode software can be built in a fraction of the time, and at a much lower cost, than is possible with other IDEs.

Do LiveCode applications work on my operating system?
LiveCode applications can be built to run on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Linux platforms. The LiveCode IDE for Android OS is currently in development.

How much does it cost to build instructional programs?
Cost depends entirely on a client's specifications. Those specs can be as simple as a single-task applet, or as expansive as an entire teaching and testing curriculum. . If you have a budget and a list of instructional objectives, many LiveCode developers will work with you to find the best and most cost-effective solutions to your needs.

What media formats can we use with our applications?
Virtually all popular graphics and audiovisual formats can be incorporated into your applications. Quicktime and WAV are the standard video and audio formats. Other formats can be easily converted to Quicktime and WAV formats.

Do LiveCode applications run from a server, from a user's hard drive or from web browsers?
Any and all of the above. LiveCode applets can be embedded in web pages and run with the LiveCode Player. Because of their versatility, web-enabled standalones are sometimes the best solutions for computer-based training objectives. This involves creating a custom-designed player that a user installs on his or her computer in order to use programs that are on a hard drive / flashdrive, or on a remote server. This solution is similar to the RealPlayer™ application you are familiar with.

What institutions are currently user LiveCode technology?
The list is very long, and includes Apple, Adobe, Countrywide Financial, McGraw-Hill, NASA, Walt Disney, UC-Berkeley, Carnegie-Mellon, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins, L'Université de Montpelier, and Stanford University. We invite you to peruse the Customers & Testimonials page at LiveCode, Ltd. for more information on LiveCode and embedded applets.

What exactly is a LiveCode applet?
A LiveCode applet is a small application that is embedded inside a web page to add functionality. If you have ever used a Java or a Flash applet, then you are familiar with this type of program.

How do my students/end-users use embedded LiveCode applets?
They simply download the LiveCode Player and install it on their computers. It's fast, free, and easy. On most Internet connections, the entire process takes about two minutes. After that, they just open web pages with the applets inside.

Do LiveCode applets work on my platform/browser?
LiveCode applets run on most popular web browsers, including Firefox, IE, Safari, and Chrome.