I have seen some prototypes of a development platform using ink.
If I remember right it was writing code in python. Pretty fun, but really
just a toy.
I think you will have problems developing anything in ink, partially because
the recognizer is optimized for english not for C++, C#, or VB. Even if you
handwriting is exceptionally good (which mine isn't) the recognizer would
still have problems for certain letters like o, O, and 0.
Although I could imagine an IntelliSense recognizer that is smart enough to
determine the context for your program. Alas that does not exists today, so
using a stylus currently for coding, would be just a little better than
using Speech-to-Text.
Sorry about the bad news.

Bernd




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> I'm a developer, and have been making my living typing for quite a long
> time. As a result, i find that rsi issues have become quite a problem
> in the last few years.
>
> So, i'm exploring alternate input devices, and am wondering if anyone
> has experience with using ink as an alternative to typing when coding
> in visual studio.
>
> My understanding is the VS isn't ink aware, so I'm thinking that you'd
> use the input panel to insert text into the editor?
>
> Or maybe, use an ink-aware text editor for bulk entry, and input panel
> for changes/debugging/maintenance?
>
> Anybody tried this?
>
> to be clear... i'm not trying to write an application using ink... i'm
> trying to use *ink* to write an application!
>