The text introduces a new notation called NoT for parameters in the Next Generation Shell (NGS). It explains how the notation works and provides examples. The author encourages the adoption of this notation and discusses related r...
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0Exceptional Processism
2025-03-02 • programming error handling shell
The text discusses the concept of exceptional processism in programming, which involves treating one's own process more favorably with regard to exceptions. It explores languages that exhibit exceptional processism, those that are...
0Teaching old assert() new Tricks
2024-10-06 •
The post describes how assert() is implemented in Next Generation Shell, and how these aspects/features are consistent with the rest of the language. It explains the usage of patterns in assert(), in-line checking, assertion befor...
0Predicates, Upgraded
2023-11-12 •
The post describes the transition from predicates to patterns in a new programming language, the thought process, and implementation. It explains the background, observation, design, implementation, multiple dispatch, consistency,...
0“if grep”, the bomb
2023-11-07 •
The post discusses the Next Generation Shell (NGS) and its ergonomic error handling compared to bash. The author explains the frustration with bash and Python for DevOps scripting, leading to the development of NGS. NGS uses excep...
0The Journey to retry_assert()
2023-11-07 •
The text discusses the journey to retry_assert() in the Next Generation Shell (NGS). It explains the need for retry() and assert() functions, the challenges faced in their implementation, and the introduction of retry_assert(). Th...
0UI in NGS
2023-09-30 •
The text discusses the problems with the Command Line Interface (CLI) and the need for a better UI design in the Next Generation Shell (NGS). It highlights the limitations of the current CLI, the need for semantic understanding of...
0main() in NGS
2023-09-18 •
The text discusses the main() function in NGS, a Next Generation Shell, and how it compares to Python and other programming languages. It explains the purpose of main() in NGS, how it is invoked, and the algorithm to solve issues ...
0AWS CLI with NGS instead of jq
2023-09-14 •
The text discusses the use of AWS CLI with NGS instead of jq, comparing the strengths and weaknesses of both tools and exploring alternatives. It also provides examples of using NGS for various tasks such as filtering and working ...
0The Unix Shell’s Humble If – Fixed
2023-08-08 •
The text discusses the importance of the Unix shell for software developers and its potential as a time saver. It focuses on the humble if statement and its unique features, highlighting its primitive nature and subtlety. The auth...
0The Shell vs the Web
2023-06-08 •
The text discusses the comparison between AWS Web Console and the shell with AWS CLI in terms of UX. It highlights the differences in repeatability, semantics, and productivity between the two interfaces. The author also outlines ...
0The Case for Semantics in the Shell
2023-05-23 •
The text discusses the necessity of semantic understanding in the shell to be more productive. It compares the shell to other programming languages and UIs, highlighting the frustration with classical shells and the need for prope...