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Been pushing off learning that one lang for too long? Maybe it doesn't qualify for LotM status? Then [name pending] is for you!
This is perfect for languages which are too popular for LotM, or which have already been done a while back. But we're not discriminating, bring your fave lang along!
- Maybe it's Jelly, Retina, J or APL that you haven't gotten around to, but those are too popular for LotM.
- Maybe a 'legacy' language like 05AB1E or GolfScript.
- Maybe you missed the LotM entry or want more practice for Vyxal & Brachylog.
- Maybe you want to get better at golfing in a mainstream lang like Python or C.
- Maybe it's a just not general purpose enough for LotM. Think
///, Befunge, Canvas, Piet. The event's problems will be tailored to that lang!
Any which way, we've got you covered!
Inspiration
This is based off @cairdcoinheringaahing's CMC here:
In a language you've never used before, calculate the n triangular number
We started discussing how to make this a recurring thing in the TNB here.
Basics
The general idea right now is to have an event where we're all doing CMC's in a pre-decided language.
If someone volunteers to teach it, there can also be a primer for X minutes before it officially starts. Or they can just be fielding preliminary questions or sharing golfing tips.
Discuss
- We chatted about this in TNB & it had some support there. Is this something the rest of the site would want to do?
- Should we prioritize languages which aren't eligible for LotM (again)?
- [What should we call it?](link to CW)What should we call it? We'll vote on the name based on the ideas here once this thread stabilizes.
- What format should the event take? Will it be:
- problem-based, like BMG
- tutorial-based, like APL cultivation
- long-term, like LotM for a week
- If the language already has its own room, do we use its room, or do we use a separate room for this event? (or do we use TNB)?
- Which room do we use?
- Lang-specific, if it exists
- Event-specific: make a room for [name pending]
- General: TNB
- How often?
- Weekly
- Biweekly
- Monthly
Credits: Thanks to @cairdcoingheringaahing for the inspiration and feedback on the draft. Thanks to @user for helping me write this up. Thanks to @DLosc for choosing the post name. And thanks to everyone else in TNB for riding along!
