Essential Custom Functions for JSFL File Operations

Creating Directories function createDirectory(directoryPath) { if (!FLfile.createFolder(directoryPath)) { FLfile.remove(directoryPath); FLfile.createFolder(directoryPath); } } Listing Files by Pattern function listFilesByPattern(directoryPath, filePattern) { return FLfile.listFolder(directoryPath + "/" + f ...

Posted on Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:42:04 +0000 by beanman1

Understanding Shell Fundamentals in Unix-like Systems

What Is a Shell? A shell is a command-line interpreter written primarily in C that serves as an interface between users and the operating system kernel. It functions both as an interactive command language and as a scripting language for automating tasks. Historically, Ken Thompson’s sh (Bourne Shell) was the first widely adopted Unix shell. Mo ...

Posted on Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:02:07 +0000 by spacee

Windows Batch Scripting Fundamentals

Variable Declaration and Usage Defining Variables Variables are typically declared using the set command, and their values usually do not require quotation marks. set name=John Doe When quotes are used, the variable includes them. To remove these, use %~variable syntax. For example, set var="value" stores the quotes, so referencing i ...

Posted on Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:54:49 +0000 by EvilWalrus

Scripting with Common Lisp Using a Shared Executable Image

Common Lisp traditionally produces standalone executables by dumping an entire heap image, including the runtime, compiler, debugger, and all loaded libraries. While suitable for applications, this approach leads to large binaries and slow startup times—especially problematic for lightweight scripting tasks. A more efficient strategy borrows fr ...

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:53 +0000 by rklapwijk

Fundamentals of Perl Programming

Perl is a high-level, general-purpose interpreted language known for its versatility in text manipulation, system administration, and network programming. Environment Configuraton Installation Most Unix-like systems, including Linux and macOS, come with Perl pre-instaled. You can verify the version or install it using package managers: Debian/ ...

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:24:58 +0000 by sandrob57

A Bash Script to Automatically Count Lines of Code Across All Your GitHub Repositories

The Curiosity I've been writing code for years, accumulating numerous repositories on GitHub that I rarely revisit. One day, a thought struck me: "Just how many lines of code have I actually written?" It's not about measuring productivity or comparing myself to others. The number itself doesn't really matter. It's more like flipping t ...

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:23:15 +0000 by gthri

Windows Command Line Scripting: A Complete Guide to Batch Files and CMD Commands

Table of Contents Part 1: CMD Fundamentals Command Prompt Interface Commands and Variables Advanced Commands Batch Processing Basics Practical Solutions Part 2: Batch Scripting Batch Processing Concepts Essential Batch Commands Working Examples Part 1: CMD Fundamentals Command Prompt Interface Accessing the command line: * Win+R → type ...

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:53:15 +0000 by spider661

Understanding the expect_list Method in Pexpect Library

pip install pexpect Once installed, the Pexpect library can be imported into Python scripts to leverage its capabilities. Detailed Explanation of the expect_list Method The expect_list method is a fundmaental feature within the Pexpect library that allows users to specify multiple patterns in a list format. It waits for any one of these pat ...

Posted on Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:50:17 +0000 by jschultz

Executing Single Rust Scripts with `rust-script` and `cargo-script`

For newcomers to Rust, after setting up the development environment, the next step is to become familiar with the tools. Having effective tools will significantly accelerate the learning process. The principle of "to make good work, one must first sharpen one's tools" applies here. As a beginner, the ability to execute a single Rust s ...

Posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:04:02 +0000 by texerasmo

TCL Language Fundamentals: Syntax and Core Commands

TCL Language Fundamentals: Syntax and Core Commands Variable Declaration and Output In TCL, variables are declared using the set command. This declaration occurs automatically when needed, preventing errors from undeclared variables. However, commands like puts require variables to be declared first. In TCL, variables are essentially strings, a ...

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2026 17:12:53 +0000 by Arl8