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Show HN: Lwc, a live-updating version of the Unix wc command

• chatmasta 8y ago
  Great idea and looks awesome, but why javascript for a shell utility? :(
  • stephenr 8y ago
    Because it’s 2018 and while true; do wc foo; done Doesn’t get attention from hipster developers.
    • timdp 8y ago
      Or because JS is my primary language. I was actually already planning to port it to Go as an exercise. You're welcome to beat me to it.
      • stephenr 8y ago
        So, you rewrite every possible utility that isn't written in JS? It seems hard to believe that your initial problem couldn't have been solved with some combination of pv, a while loop and wc.
        • timdp 8y ago
          No, I write utilities that make my life easier. I'm open to that combination though.
        • chatmasta 8y ago
          This comment chain was really uncalled for and quite rude. There’s no need to turn technical criticisms into direct personal attacks on someone sharing his work.
  • timdp 8y ago
    FYI, Golang port: https://github.com/timdp/lwc-golang https://github.com/timdp/lwc-golang
    • chatmasta 8y ago
      Awesome! Kudos to you. I wasn’t trying to be discouraging by questioning why JS; I just like to keep my shell scripts dependency free. The frowny face was meant as commentary on the trend of using JS when it might be overkill. Sorry if that wasn’t clear. But the go port looks nicely done, and with a fast turnaround time! :) I will be using it, so thanks. Also, welcome to HN.
      • timdp 8y ago
        You weren't the one being rude. I've got thick skin, and you made a good point anyway. Glad you like it. :-)