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'''The APL Farm''' (invite links: [https://discord.gg/yHna7nt7zx Discord], [https://matrix.to/#/#array:matrix.org Matrix]) is a group of Discord and Matrix channels dedicated to the discussion of array programming. As of January 2023, the Discord | '''The APL Farm''' (invite links: [https://discord.gg/yHna7nt7zx Discord], [https://matrix.to/#/#array:matrix.org Matrix]) is a group of Discord and Matrix channels dedicated to the discussion of array programming. As of January 2023, the Discord server has reached 796 members, and the Matrix rooms have a total of 292 unique members. | ||
The APL Farm is intended as a welcoming space for APL and non-APL users alike. The main channels that are bridged together across Matrix and Discord are: | The APL Farm is intended as a welcoming space for APL and non-APL users alike. The main channels that are bridged together across Matrix and Discord are: | ||
* General discussion | * General discussion (#main on Discord, #aplfarm:matrix.org on Matrix) | ||
* [[APL]] | * [[APL]] | ||
* [[J]] | * [[J]] | ||
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* [[K]] | * [[K]] | ||
* [[Nial]] | * [[Nial]] | ||
* Off topic | * Off-topic (named "Index Error" on Matrix) | ||
In addition to these, the | In addition to these, the Discord server has rooms for self-promotion, code challenges and music discussion. | ||
Many new users have joined The APL Farm as beginners, often from sources like YouTube videos and the [[Array Cast]]. Some array language veterans and implementors like [[dzaima]], [[Marshall Lochbaum]], [[Adám Brudzewsky]], [[ngn]], [[ | Many new users have joined The APL Farm as beginners, often from sources like YouTube videos and the [[Array Cast]]. Some array language veterans and implementors like [[dzaima]], [[Marshall Lochbaum]], [[Adám Brudzewsky]], [[ngn]], [[Morten Kromberg]], [[Michal J Wallace]] and [[John Gibbons]] frequent the server. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
=== Moderators === | === Moderators === | ||
The main | The main moderator of the APL Farm is [[dzaima]]. | ||
=== Messages === | === Messages === | ||
It is best to consult the [https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/210298617-Markdown-Text-101-Chat-Formatting-Bold-Italic-Underline- Discord] | It is best to consult the documentation of [https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/210298617-Markdown-Text-101-Chat-Formatting-Bold-Italic-Underline- Discord] or your specific Matrix client for guides on formatting your messages properly on your platform of choice. | ||
=== Executing Code === | === Executing Code === | ||
The APL Farm has | '''BQNBot''' executes codeblocks starting with <code>bqn)</code> in CBQN. Only works in the rooms bridged to Matrix. | ||
* '''BQNBot''' executes codeblocks starting with <code>bqn)</code> in CBQN. | <!-- | ||
The APL Farm has bots for running code in some array languages: | |||
* '''BQNBot''' executes codeblocks starting with <code>bqn)</code> in CBQN. Only works in the rooms bridged to Matrix. | |||
* '''Adeline''' executes codeblocks starting with <code>dyalog)</code>, sandboxed with Dyalog Safe Exec. | * '''Adeline''' executes codeblocks starting with <code>dyalog)</code>, sandboxed with Dyalog Safe Exec. | ||
* '''APLFarmBot''' executes codeblocks in multiple array languages. The command names for each language can be previewed with the <code>h)</code> command. | * '''APLFarmBot''' executes codeblocks in multiple array languages. The command names for each language can be previewed with the <code>h)</code> command. | ||
* '''ngnkcart''' allows additions and queries to ngnkcart, a collection similar to [[APLcart]]. | * '''ngnkcart''' allows additions and queries to ngnkcart, a collection similar to [[APLcart]]. | ||
* '''ke''' allows execution of [[ngn/k]], k4 and q. | * '''ke''' allows execution of [[ngn/k]], k4 and q. | ||
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== Events == | == Events == | ||
No events have been organized within the APL farm yet. However, a few outside events have been notable in the history of the chat room: | No events have been organized within the APL farm yet. However, a few outside events have been notable in the history of the chat room: | ||
* In December 2021, [[Advent of Code]] was a popular topic, with many regular users posting solutions for the same. | * In December of 2021 and 2022, [[Advent of Code]] was a popular topic, with many regular users posting solutions for the same. | ||
* A frequent visitor to the chatroom, [[User:Mlliarm|Mi Lia]], has organized [[APL ∊ BCN]], a Barcelona-based meetup. | * A frequent visitor to the chatroom, [[User:Mlliarm|Mi Lia]], has organized [[APL ∊ BCN]], a Barcelona-based meetup. | ||
{{APL community}}[[Category:Online forums]] | {{APL community}}[[Category:Online forums]] |