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Project Overview

The rootvc/cli-website project is a unique and innovative approach to web presence, transforming a traditional website into a command-line interface (CLI) experience. This project, managed by the organization Root Ventures (rootvc), allows users to interact with the website using familiar terminal commands. The project was created on March 16, 2021, and has seen consistent development activity, with the most recent push occurring on May 29, 2024. The repository is primarily written in JavaScript and is licensed under the MIT License. It has garnered moderate interest with 120 stars, 48 forks, and 8 watchers. The project is in active development, as indicated by the recent commits and ongoing issue tracking.

Team Members and Recent Activities

Recent Commits (Reverse Chronological Order)

P2501

• 0 days ago - favicon

  • Files: favicon.png
  • Changes: Added favicon.png
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - jpg to png

  • Files: images/ben.jpg, images/ben.png
  • Changes: Converted ben.jpg to ben.png
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - ben headshot

  • Files: images/ben.jpg
  • Changes: Added ben.jpg
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - hi ben

  • Files: config/team.js, images/geo/ben2.jpg, images/instance.jpg
  • Changes: Added new team member Ben's details and images
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - update copy

  • Files: config/commands.js
  • Changes: Minor text update in commands.js
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - update logos

  • Files: config/team.js, images/emily.png, images/yasyf.png
  • Changes: Removed old team member logos
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - update some logos

  • Files: images/cady.jpg
  • Changes: Updated cady.jpg
  • Collaborations: None noted

Lee Edwards (ledwards)

• 0 days ago - Add Sublayer, Nullify, and Trieve

  • Files: config/commands.js, config/portfolio.js
  • Changes: Added new portfolio companies and updated commands
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - remove dearly departed Root Ventures alumni

  • Files: config/team.js, images/emily.png, images/yasyf.png
  • Changes: Removed former team members' details and images
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - shorten hint text on job

  • Files: config/commands.js
  • Changes: Minor text update in commands.js
  • Collaborations: None noted

• 0 days ago - Add notes to investor job, and promote job

  • Files: config/commands.js, js/terminal-ext.js
  • Changes: Updated job descriptions and added notes for investor job
  • Collaborations: None noted

Avidan Ross (avidan)

• 1 day ago – Update jobs.js -Files: config/jobs.js –Changes: added engineering experience as an option –Collaborations: none noted

Analysis of Patterns and Conclusions

From the recent commit history, it is evident that P2501 has been highly active in making visual updates to the project, such as adding new images and updating team member information. This indicates a focus on keeping the website's content current and visually appealing.

Lee Edwards (ledwards) has also been very active, primarily focusing on updating portfolio information and refining job descriptions. His commits suggest a role in maintaining the accuracy of business-related content on the site.

Avidan Ross (avidan) contributed a single commit recently, which involved updates to job listings. This indicates occasional but targeted contributions aimed at improving specific functionalities or content areas.

There are no recent commits from jandobrx within the last two weeks, suggesting either a different focus area or a period of inactivity.

Overall, the development activity shows a collaborative effort focused on both content updates and functional improvements. The frequent updates by P2501 and ledwards indicate a dynamic project environment with continuous enhancements.

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Recent Activity Analysis

Recent GitHub issue activity for the rootvc/cli-website project shows a mix of new issues and ongoing discussions on existing ones. Notably, there are several issues related to user experience improvements and bug fixes.

Notable Anomalies and Themes

• Urgent Issues: Issue #86, created 0 days ago, highlights a performance problem with cursor loading, which could significantly impact user experience if not addressed promptly.
• Rick Roll Feature: Issues #84 and #85 revolve around adding an ASCII rick roll feature. This has seen active discussion and multiple updates, indicating a high level of interest and effort in enhancing this playful feature.
• Browser Compatibility: Issues like #80 and #70 point to persistent compatibility problems with Safari and Android devices, respectively. These issues are critical given the diverse user base.
• Command Functionality: Several issues (#78, #69, #68) indicate recurring problems with command execution within the terminal interface, suggesting a need for more robust command handling.

Commonalities

• User Experience Enhancements: Many issues focus on improving user interactions, such as adding new commands (#67), fixing broken links (#64), and ensuring commands work across different devices (#70).
• Bug Fixes: There is a consistent effort to address bugs that affect the terminal's functionality, as seen in issues #83 and #81.
• Feature Requests: The project also sees numerous feature requests aimed at expanding its capabilities, such as adding new commands (#67) and integrating video conferencing (#34).

Issue Details

Most Recently Created Issues

1. Issue #86: cursor loads too slowly

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 0 days ago

2. Issue #85: Fixed cors ascii rick roll instead of opening gif in new window

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 8 days ago
   • Updated: 0 days ago

3. Issue #84: added ascii rick roll in terminal instead of opening gif in new window

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 30 days ago
   • Updated: 0 days ago

4. Issue #83: Update HASH

   • Priority: Low
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 37 days ago

5. Issue #81: Apply provides feedback

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 129 days ago

Most Recently Updated Issues

1. Issue #85: Fixed cors ascii rick roll instead of opening gif in new window

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 8 days ago
   • Updated: 0 days ago

2. Issue #84: added ascii rick roll in terminal instead of opening gif in new window

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 30 days ago
   • Updated: 0 days ago

3. Issue #83: Update HASH

   • Priority: Low
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 37 days ago

4. Issue #81: Apply provides feedback

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 129 days ago

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Analysis of Pull Requests for rootvc/cli-website

Open Pull Requests

PR #85: Fixed cors ascii rick roll instead of opening gif in new window

• State: Open
• Created: 8 days ago
• Comments:
  • Lee Edwards mentioned that the feature works on desktop but not on mobile Safari.
  • The author has pushed a fix for mobile Safari.
• Commits: 8 commits, including updates to xterm, added video, and fixed mobile compatibility.
• Files Changed: Significant changes with 5 files added and major modifications in package-lock.json.
• Notable Points:
  • This PR is a follow-up to #84 to address CORS issues and improve the feature.
  • It includes a significant amount of new code and dependencies, which might need thorough testing.

PR #84: added ascii rick roll in terminal instead of opening gif in new window

• State: Open
• Created: 30 days ago
• Comments: None
• Commits: 1 commit
• Files Changed: Minor changes in config/commands.js.
• Notable Points:
  • This PR introduced the ASCII rick roll feature initially but faced CORS issues, leading to the creation of PR #85.

PR #83: Update HASH

• State: Open
• Created: 37 days ago
• Comments: None
• Commits: 1 commit
• Files Changed: Minor update in config/portfolio.js.
• Notable Points:
  • Simple update to the portfolio entry for HASH.

PR #81: Apply provides feedback

• State: Open
• Created: 129 days ago
• Comments:
  • Brian Sierakowski mentioned outdated dependencies with vulnerabilities.
• Commits: 5 commits, including fixes for vulnerabilities and temporary fixes for mailto links.
• Files Changed: Changes in config/commands.js and package-lock.json.
• Notable Points:
  • Addresses a broken feature due to browser restrictions on mailto links.
  • Dependency vulnerabilities are a critical issue that needs addressing.

PR #72: added unix time function and wget

• State: Open
• Created: 462 days ago
• Comments: None
• Commits: 2 commits
• Files Changed: Minor additions in config/commands.js.
• Notable Points:
  • Adds new commands but has been open for a long time without progress.

PR #68: always unlock terminal

• State: Open
• Created: 548 days ago
• Comments: None
• Commits: 1 commit
• Files Changed: Minor change in config/commands.js.
• Notable Points:
  • Fixes a bug where the terminal remains locked after running a specific command.

PR #67: Add command for keyboard macro

• State: Open
• Created: 591 days ago
• Comments: None
• Commits: 1 commit
• Files Changed: Minor addition in config/commands.js.
• Notable Points:
  • Adds support for a hardware keyboard macro command.

PR #66: print the clickable mailto link

• State: Open
• Created: 594 days ago
• Comments:
  • The author admits not testing the code.
• Commits: 1 commit
• Files Changed: Minor change in config/commands.js.
• Notable Points:
  • Provides a fallback for browsers blocking mailto links but lacks testing.

PR #65: Add command to open swag store

• State: Open
• Created: 616 days ago
• Comments:
  • Reference to issue #41.
• Commits: 1 commit
• Files Changed:
  • README.md (+1, -0)
  • config/commands.js (+4, -0)
  • config/help.js (+1, -0)

PR #64: Remove wordwrap for links so they don't break (on mobile and smaller screen sizes)

- State:**Open**
- Created:**616 days ago**
- Comments:**None**
- Commits:**1 commit**
- Files Changed:**Minor change in js/terminal-ext.js**

Notable Points:Fixes issues with link wrapping on mobile devices

PR #51:Add a simple test suite for cd commands

State:Open Created:939 days ago Comments:Aston Motes mentions adding tests as part of GitHub checks but is unsure how to enable them Commits:2 commits Files Changed:Significant changes with new test files and updates to existing files Notable Points:Introduces Jest for testing and adds GitHub Actions for CI

Closed Pull Requests

PR #82:Add CADY to the portfolio

State:Closed Created:63 days ago Closed:51 days ago Merged by:Lee Edwards Notable Points:Adds a new portfolio entry

PR #79arsnip <> Root Ventures

State:Closed Created:177 days ago Closed:170 days ago Not merged Notable Points:Out-of-scope PR closed without merging

PR #75:Add Yasyf

State:Closed Created:408 days ago Closed:408 days ago Merged by:Yasyf Mohamedali

PR #73:eat link to report new issue

State:**Closed**
Created:**449 days ago**
Closed:**408 days ago**
Merged by:**Yasyf Mohamedali**

Summary

The project has several open pull requests, some of which have been open for an extended period. The most notable open pull requests are:

PR#85and#84: These are related to adding an ASCII rick roll feature. While#85addresses CORS issues and improves mobile compatibility,#84is still open but seems redundant now.

PR#81: This addresses broken functionality due to browser restrictions on mailto links and also highlights dependency vulnerabilities that need urgent attention.

PR#51: Introduces Jest for testing and adds GitHub Actions for CI. This is crucial for improving code quality and should be prioritized.

Several older pull requests (e.g.,#72,#68,#67) have been open for over a year without progress. These should be reviewed and either merged or closed to clean up the backlog.

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PR #85

Summary of Changes

This pull request introduces several significant changes to the rootvc/cli-website repository:

1. CORS Issue Fix: Addresses a CORS issue that was present in a previous implementation of an ASCII Rick Roll.
2. Xterm Update: Updates the xterm.js library to a newer version, which is essential for terminal emulation.
3. Cursor Position Bug Fix: Fixes a bug related to cursor positioning after the setCurrentLine() function is called.
4. Video Integration: Adds a video that appends to the DOM, enhancing the user experience.
5. Mobile Compatibility: Implements fixes to ensure compatibility with mobile devices, particularly iOS.
6. ASCII Animation: Switches from injecting a video to using a 54-frame ASCII Rick Roll animation, with different arrays for mobile and desktop due to resolution constraints.

Code Quality Assessment

Positives

• Comprehensive Fixes: The PR addresses multiple issues, including CORS, mobile compatibility, and cursor positioning bugs.
• Enhanced User Experience: The addition of ASCII animations and video integration significantly improves user engagement.
• Documentation: Adds an AALIB-GUIDE.md file that provides instructions on converting videos to ASCII animations, which is helpful for future contributors.
• Code Structure: The code is well-structured with clear separation of concerns, especially in handling different resolutions for mobile and desktop.

Areas for Improvement

1. Code Duplication:

   • The function SpawnRickRollPointers appears twice in different contexts. This could be refactored into a single utility function to avoid redundancy.

2. Performance Considerations:

   • The interval-based animation update (setInterval) could potentially lead to performance issues on lower-end devices. Consider using requestAnimationFrame for smoother animations.

3. Error Handling:

   • The code lacks comprehensive error handling, especially around DOM manipulations and network requests. Adding try-catch blocks or similar mechanisms would improve robustness.

4. Magic Numbers:

   • There are several "magic numbers" (e.g., frame counts, dimensions) hardcoded in the script. These should be defined as constants or configuration parameters at the top of the script for better maintainability.

5. Comments and Documentation:

   • While the code is generally readable, adding more comments explaining complex logic (especially around the animation frame updates) would be beneficial for future maintainers.

6. CSS and Styling:

   • Inline styles are used in some places (e.g., aalib.render.html). Moving these styles to a CSS file would separate concerns more cleanly and allow easier updates in the future.

Detailed Code Review

AALIB-GUIDE.md

First, we breakdown the video into frames.
``` bash
ffmpeg -i asd.mp4 -vf "crop=900:860" frame%04d.png

...

- Provides clear instructions on converting videos to ASCII animations using ffmpeg and aalib.js.
- Suggests setting frame count explicitly, which is good practice.

#### config/commands.js
```javascript
function SpawnRickRollPointers() {
  ...
}
const commands = {
  ...
  test: function() {
    SpawnRickRollPointers()
  },
  ...
}

• The SpawnRickRollPointers function is useful but appears twice; consider refactoring it into a utility module.
• The test command now spawns Rick Roll pointers instead of opening a URL, which aligns with the new functionality.

index.html

<script src="js/rickroll.js"></script>
...
<script>
  ...
  const observer = new MutationObserver(callback);
  observer.observe(targetNode, config);
</script>

• Includes necessary script tags for new functionality.
• Uses MutationObserver effectively to detect changes in .xterm-rows, ensuring animations trigger correctly.

js/rickroll.js

let currentFrame = 0;
let intervalId = null;
...
const RickRollPhone = [
  ...
];
const RickRollDesktop = [
  ...
];

• Implements interval-based frame updates for ASCII animations.
• Separates mobile and desktop frames effectively but could benefit from using constants or configuration objects for dimensions and frame counts.

Conclusion

Overall, this PR significantly enhances the functionality and user experience of the rootvc/cli-website. It addresses critical issues while introducing engaging features like ASCII animations. However, there are areas for improvement in terms of code duplication, performance considerations, error handling, and documentation.

By addressing these areas, the codebase will become more maintainable and robust, ensuring a smoother experience for both users and developers.

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Source Code Assessment

File: config/commands.js

Structure and Quality Analysis

1. Commands Implementation:

   • The file defines a comprehensive set of commands for the CLI website.
   • Commands are organized as methods within the commands object, making it easy to manage and extend.

2. Command Functions:

   • Each command function is well-defined with clear responsibilities.
   • Functions like help, whois, tldr, etc., provide specific functionalities and are straightforward in their implementation.

3. Error Handling:

   • Basic error handling is present, e.g., checking if a command exists or if required arguments are provided.
   • Some commands provide user-friendly messages when errors occur (e.g., whois, tldr).

4. Code Readability:

   • The code is generally readable with meaningful variable names and comments explaining complex logic.
   • However, some parts could benefit from additional comments, especially where there are multiple nested conditions.

5. Humor and Easter Eggs:

   • The code includes humorous responses and easter eggs (e.g., %emacs% not installed. try: %vi%), which can enhance user engagement but might be confusing for some users.

6. Security Considerations:

   • The use of eval in the eval command can pose security risks if not properly sanitized.
   • Commands like rm, chmod, and chown are mocked to prevent actual file system changes, which is a good practice for a web-based terminal.

7. Extensibility:

   • The structure allows for easy addition of new commands by simply adding new methods to the commands object.
   • Portfolio company demos are dynamically added as commands, demonstrating good use of loops and dynamic properties.

Recommendations

• Add more comments to explain complex logic and nested conditions.
• Consider removing or securing the eval command to prevent potential security risks.
• Ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized to prevent injection attacks.

File: config/portfolio.js

Structure and Quality Analysis

1. Data Organization:

   • The portfolio data is organized as an object where each key represents a company.
   • Each company has properties like name, url, description, memo, and demo.

2. Readability:

   • The data structure is clear and easy to understand.
   • Each company's information is concise and well-formatted.

3. Extensibility:

   • Adding new companies is straightforward; just add a new key-value pair to the object.

4. Consistency:

   • Consistent structure across all company entries ensures uniformity and ease of access.

Recommendations

• Ensure that all URLs and descriptions are kept up-to-date to maintain accuracy.
• Consider adding validation to check for missing or malformed data entries.

File: config/team.js

Structure and Quality Analysis

1. Data Organization:

   • Team member data is organized as an object with each key representing a team member's identifier.
   • Each team member has properties like name, title, description, and linkedin.

2. Readability:

   • The structure is clear and easy to read.
   • Descriptions provide detailed information about each team member's background.

3. Extensibility:

   • Adding new team members is simple; just add a new key-value pair to the object.

4. Consistency:

   • Consistent structure across all team member entries ensures uniformity and ease of access.

Recommendations

• Regularly update team member information to reflect any changes in roles or new hires.
• Ensure that LinkedIn URLs are correct and functional.

File: config/jobs.js

Structure and Quality Analysis

1. Data Organization:

   • Job listings are organized as an object where each key represents a job ID.
   • Each job ID maps to an array of strings describing the job details.

2. Readability:

   • The job descriptions are detailed and well-formatted.
   • Using arrays for job details allows for multi-line descriptions, enhancing readability.

3. Extensibility:

   • Adding new jobs requires adding a new key-value pair to the object with the job details array.

4. Consistency:

   • Consistent structure across all job entries ensures uniformity and ease of access.

Recommendations

• Ensure that job descriptions are kept up-to-date with current openings.
• Consider using an object instead of an array for job details to allow for more structured data (e.g., separate fields for responsibilities, qualifications, etc.).

File: js/terminal-ext.js

Structure and Quality Analysis

1. Functionality Extension:

   • This file extends terminal functionalities by adding methods to the terminal object (term).
   • Methods include prompt handling, printing styles, handling commands, etc.

2. Code Readability:

   • The code is generally well-organized with meaningful method names.
   • Some methods have inline comments explaining their purpose, but more comments could be beneficial for complex logic.

3. Error Handling:

   • Basic error handling is present in methods like _wordWrap and _testWhite.

4. Performance Considerations:

   • Methods like delayPrint and progressBar use asynchronous operations (await term.timer(t)), which can help in managing performance during animations or delays.

5. Security Considerations:

   • Methods that interact with URLs (e.g., openURL) should ensure URLs are properly sanitized to prevent malicious redirects or XSS attacks.

6. Extensibility:

   • The structure allows for easy addition of new terminal functionalities by defining new methods within the extend function.

Recommendations

• Add more comments to explain complex logic within methods.
• Implement proper URL sanitization in methods interacting with external links.
• Regularly review the code for potential security vulnerabilities, especially in methods handling user input or external links.

By following these recommendations, you can enhance the readability, maintainability, security, and overall quality of the source code files within this project.