Elm is a functional programming language that compiles to JavaScript. It is primarily used for building web applications and provides a robust and statically-typed approach to front-end development. The “elm” command is used to compile and run Elm source files, allowing developers to write code in Elm and execute it in a web browser. Here’s […]
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elixir: Elixir programming language interpreter
Elixir is a programming language that is designed for building scalable and maintainable applications. It is built on the Erlang Virtual Machine (BEAM) and inherits many of the powerful features of the Erlang programming language. Elixir serves as an interpreter for the Elixir programming language, allowing developers to write and execute Elixir code. Here’s a […]
electrum: Ergonomic Bitcoin wallet and private key management
Electrum is an ergonomic Bitcoin wallet and private key management tool. It is designed to provide a user-friendly and secure way to interact with the Bitcoin network, manage Bitcoin addresses, and handle private keys. With a focus on simplicity and ease of use, Electrum offers a range of features for both novice and advanced Bitcoin […]
electron-packager: A tool used to build Electron app executables for Windows, Linux and macOS
The electron-packager command is a tool used to build executables for Electron applications on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It simplifies the packaging process by creating standalone executables that can be run on different operating systems without requiring an Electron installation. The electron-packager tool relies on a valid package.json file in the application directory to gather […]
eget: Easily install prebuilt binaries from GitHub
The eget command is a tool that allows you to easily install prebuilt binaries from GitHub repositories. It simplifies the process of downloading and installing software packages by providing a convenient way to fetch and install the latest binary releases directly from GitHub. Here’s a more detailed explanation of the eget command: Installing Software Packages: […]
edgepaint: Colorize edges of a graph layout to clarify crossing edges
The edgepaint command is a filter provided by Graphviz, a popular graph visualization tool. It is used to colorize the edges of a graph layout in order to enhance the visualization and clarify crossing edges. edgepaint is one of several filters available in Graphviz that can be used to modify or enhance graph layouts. Here’s […]
ed: The original Unix text editor
The ed command is a text editor that was one of the original Unix utilities. It is a line-oriented editor designed for use in a terminal environment and follows a minimalist approach. ed allows users to create, edit, and manipulate text files directly from the command line. Here’s a more detailed explanation of the ed […]
ect: Efficient Compression Tool
The ect command stands for Efficient Compression Tool. It is a file optimizer written in C++ that aims to reduce the file size of various types of files, including PNG, JPG, GZIP, and ZIP files. Here’s a more detailed explanation of the ect command: File Optimization: The primary purpose of the ect command is to […]
ebook-convert: Can be used to convert e-books between common formats, e.g. PDF, EPUB and MOBI
The ebook-convert command is a tool that is part of the Calibre e-book library. It provides functionality to convert e-books between various common formats, such as PDF, EPUB, and MOBI. It is a versatile command-line tool for manipulating and transforming e-book files. Here’s a more detailed explanation of the ebook-convert command: Calibre E-book Library: Calibre […]
dwebp: dwebp decompresses WebP files into PNG, PAM, PPM or PGM images
The dwebp command is a utility provided by the WebP image format library. It is used to decompress WebP files into other image formats such as PNG, PAM, PPM, or PGM. However, it does not support decompressing animated WebP files. Here’s a more detailed explanation of the dwebp command: WebP Image Format: WebP is a […]