Codeblox.io
Dev tools
code composition platform
SHOW HN2017
How HN took it
3 positive, 5 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 9 comments about the project. Thread score +0.23.
Idea: 2 for, 0 againstExecution: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
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What HN said
What people liked
Easy encapsulation of blocks is a strong idea
From 1 comment
Alan - nice work. I'm impressed with easy encapsulation being included in this on day one. I follow and have also built developer tools at the last 2 startups I've done. People…
addcn on HN
Interesting concept that makes coding more social
From 1 comment
This is a nice concept. It seems like making coding more social and I am excited to see people making interesting things with collaboration. Right now we can assemble blocks…
aryamaan on HN
Objections
Running code server side is costly; client-side execution suggested instead
From 1 comment
Now a question: have you thought about just running code blocks on the client? It would have limitations, but I guess most tasks could be accomplished, and the backend running…
fiatjaf on HN
Executing others' code in visitors' browsers is a risk
From 1 comment
Now a question: have you thought about just running code blocks on the client? It would have limitations, but I guess most tasks could be accomplished, and the backend running…
fiatjaf on HN
A typed language may be better suited
From 1 comment
Wouldn't using a typed language would be better suited for this? Why not?
fiatjaf on HN
Requests
Conditional logic and loops for arranging blocks
From 2 comments
This is a nice concept. It seems like making coding more social and I am excited to see people making interesting things with collaboration. Right now we can assemble blocks…
aryamaan on HNThanks! I agree about conditional logic - maybe also loops - and will be thinking about how to incorporate something like that.
alanfriedman on HN
Live editing and testing of blocks in the browser
From 1 comment
Ok, just one more quibble: I have the impression that since blocks are small this system is ideal for small pieces of code and has already a great a web interface for…
fiatjaf on HN
Support for Python and Java
From 1 comment
I thought about it, but the goal is for codeblox to be language agnostic, so it would need to run server side. Eventually I plan to add Python and Java support. It would reduce…
alanfriedman on HN
Browser extensions for running blocks from anywhere
From 1 comment
Yes I think so too. Long-term I'd like to have a extensions (Chrome, desktop, etc) that give access to running blocks from anywhere. I think this makes code much more usable to…
alanfriedman on HN
Questions
What license applies to uploaded code
From 1 comment
interesting idea. what sort of license is applied to the code i upload?
staple on HN
Alternatives named
Glitch.com web editor
From 1 comment
Ok, just one more quibble: I have the impression that since blocks are small this system is ideal for small pieces of code and has already a great a web interface for…
fiatjaf on HN
Client-side web workers ETL approach
From 1 comment
this is what I built actually, though not active anymore. Users can upload functions with defined parameters and output, which can be strung together. Very ETL oriented. Each of…
hyuuu on HN