Sourceless

The Status Quo

The front end of any web system these days is pretty easy to describe; it boils down to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Yes, there are languages that compile to HTML, CSS and JavaScript (Haml, SCSS, LESS, CoffeeScript, to name a few examples), but eventually, we always end up with some variation of this orthodox trinity.

There are issues with these technologies, as with every technology. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with what we do now (although, a lot of people will point out that there clearly is), but maybe we're missing something.

Variety isn't a bad thing

Why is it we are forced in to this strict three-language system? The entire web has grown and these technologies have taken the limelight, affirming their place in the top spot. But this is the thing. They're the only technologies capable of running straight on the browser, without modifications, of course. So why don't we take a step back?

Sourceless

#! /usr/bin/env python
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# Author: github.com/Sourceless

from urllib2 import urlopen, HTTPError, URLError
from socket import timeout
from time import sleep
from collections import Counter
import json

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class cons:
    """A LISP-like cons cell, composed of two items."""
    def __init__(self, car, cdr=None):
        self.car = car
        self.cdr = cdr

    def __repr__(self):
        return "({car}, {cdr})".format(car=self.car, cdr=self.cdr)

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from twilio.rest import TwilioRestClient
import sys

account_sid = 'your-account-sid'
auth_token = 'your-auth-token'
client = TwilioRestClient(account_sid, auth_token)
message = client.sms.messages.create(body=sys.argv[1],
                                     to="your-number",
                                     from_="your-twilio-number")

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from twilio.rest import TwilioRestClient
import sys

account_sid = 'my-account-sid'
auth_token = 'my-auth-token'
client = TwilioRestClient(account_sid, auth_token)
message = client.sms.messages.create(body=sys.argv[1],
				         to="my-number",
				         from_="twilio-number")

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from twilio.rest import TwilioRestClient
import sys
 
account_sid = 'my-account-sid'
auth_token = 'my-auth-token'
client = TwilioRestClient(account_sid, auth_token)
message = client.sms.messages.create(body=sys.argv[1],
				     to="my-number",
				     from_="twilio-number")

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# Disclaimer: this is terrible and bad.
# Directory structure:
#     bin/
#     fragman/
#         __init__.py
#         fragments/
#             __init__.py
#             some_awesome_func.py
#
#

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import BaseHTTPServer


class OhaiHandler(BaseHTTPServer.BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
    def do_GET(self):
        self.send_response(200, 'OHAI')
        self.end_headers()
        self.wfile.write('OHAI')

if __name__ == '__main__':

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def columns(list_of_lists):
    # Assumes all lists are same length as first, or longer
    columns = len(list_of_lists[0])
    list_of_lists = [iter(list_) for list_ in list_of_lists]
    
    for _ in xrange(columns):
        yield [list_iter.next() for list_iter in list_of_lists]

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Aims:

• Provide a first point of contact for computer science students and computer enthusiasts in Langwith college
• Run small-scale social events based on usual group interests (video games, movies, etc.)
• Provide an open community for members to communicate, aid one another, learn, and get feedback on their work
• Promote excellence through self- and club-guided learning and competition
• Firmly set Langwith's reputation as a premier CS college

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