What is papatui?
Papatui is a game engine designed for creating user interfaces (UI) with a focus on simplicity and efficiency, particularly suited for cross-platform development. It is based on the Lua programming language and uses SDL2 for rendering, making it lightweight and portable.
Key features of Papatui include:
- Lua Scripting: UI elements and logic are defined using Lua, providing a flexible and easy-to-learn scripting environment.
- Component-Based Architecture: UI is built from reusable components, promoting modularity and maintainability.
- Layout Management: Papatui provides tools for creating dynamic and responsive layouts that adapt to different screen sizes and resolutions, particularly through features like Flexbox.
- Cross-Platform Support: The engine supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. This is facilitated by its reliance on SDL2.
- Extensibility: Papatui can be extended with custom widgets and functionality through C/C++ extensions.
- Theming: Papatui allows you to easily change the look and feel of your UI using theming systems. This allows for easy customization and brand implementation.
- Event Handling: A robust event%20handling system allows to handle user input.