Did not expect to see "cfdrake" when I initially clicked the link - nice port! :)
Agreed with e28eta - I actually saw RubikSwift demoed at Swift Summit a few days ago as well and enjoyed it. Definitely check it out if you're interested in the topic.
It's only a parser - it just transforms plain source code into an abstract syntax tree representation. However, if you wanted to, you could use this tree for a variety of things - including translating and generating compiled code.
I totally agree with you here. It doesn't matter how much you drop on your fancy chair (and I can't believe how much people debate this endlessly). If you don't get out of it for a few minutes every hour, all your money is probably going to waste in the long run.
As a suggestion, how about a haskell.micro-optimization.com, rb.micro-optimization.com, or py.micro-optimization.com? I feel like this could be a nice resource if it included more languages.
Personally, I think Python is a great place to start. It's an easy, simple, clear language, and it lets you get stuff done quickly. Plus, it's relatively quick for being a dynamic language and has a lot of high quality (and free) books/guides for new users[1][2][3].
In terms of frameworks, I think if I was just starting, I'd try out something small like Flask[1] or Bottle[2], and get the basic concepts of how web apps should be designed and deployed. Afterwards, I'd "graduate" and take a look at Django via the Django Book[6].
As it stands, the script prints out the next item in the todo list, not the one just removed. Maybe it's not quite the standard expected result in this case, but I figured it'd minimize the amount of commands/work that needs to be done to manage the queue.
Of course, since it's a Gist, you're welcome to fork it ;p
I know this script is really simple and the technique might not serve everyone as well, but I figured I'd share it. I think there's something to be said for small homebrew ~/bin scripts like these. A nice collection of them can replace the need for larger/overkill tools. At least, personally, I've always been interested in them.
I'm curious what HN users prefer when it comes to licensing. Is there a difference between what a startup vs. a larger business should license a library under? How much does the type of license play a part in whether or not you'll clone that repo off of github (assuming you see a BSD vs. GPL, etc)? Is freedom of the code or the user more important?
For the record, I'll state that I do not run a startup, nor have I influence in any larger business, so my comments should be read with that in mind. However, the company I work for, does release open source software, and it's licensed under the GPL (or a mixture of GPL and LGPL). If I ran a business, I'd do the same.
The reason for that, is the viral nature of the GPL: it's not friendly towards closed source, which is exactly what I want. If I, as a business, release a piece of code, then I want to benefit from any enhancements others make to it, I want to have the option, to take those modifications, and incorporate them into my version. With the BSD license, I'd be at the mercy of others, they may opt to contribute their changes back, or they may choose not to.
I don't trust most businesses, so I do not want to let them have that option: if they use my open source code, I want to have their modifications too, so we can mutually benefit.
Thus, for me, freedom of the code is more important.
Agreed with e28eta - I actually saw RubikSwift demoed at Swift Summit a few days ago as well and enjoyed it. Definitely check it out if you're interested in the topic.