pat-exec Documentation

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Introduction

pat-exec is a versatile package designed to execute code snippets written in various programming languages. It simplifies the process of testing and running code by providing a straightforward interface to pass input, language specifications, code, and a callback function to handle the response or errors.

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Installation

To use pat-exec in your project, you can install it via npm:

npm install pat-exec

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Usage

The primary function provided by pat-exec is used to execute code snippets. Below is the syntax for utilizing the package:

const execute = require("pat-exec");

execute(input, language, code, callback);

Parameters:

• input: A string representing the input data required for the code execution.
• language: A string specifying the programming language of the code snippet.
• code: A string containing the code snippet to be executed.
• callback: A function to handle the response or errors. It follows the standard Node.js callback pattern (error, data) => {}.

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Example

Below is an example demonstrating how to use pat-exec to execute a C++ code snippet:

const execute = require("pat-exec");

const data = {
  language: "c++",
  code: `#include <iostream>
  using namespace std;
  int main() {
     int n;
     cin>>n;
     int arr[n];
     for(int i=0;i<n;i++) cin>>arr[i];
     for(int i=0;i<n;i++) cout<<arr[i]<<endl;
     cout<<"you entered : "<<n<<endl;
     return 0;
  }`,
  input: "5 6 7 8 9 10",
};

execute(data.input, data.language, data.code, (error, data) => {
  if (error) {
    console.error("Error:", error);
  } else {
    console.log("Data:", data);
  }
});

Sample Response :

Data: {"output":"6\n7\n8\n9\n10\nyou entered : 5\n"}

The data is send as string. Make sure to remove new line '\n' and preprocess data

In this example, we specify the language as "c++", provide the C++ code snippet, input data "5 6 7 8 9 10", and define a callback function to handle the response or errors.

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Supported Languages

Currently, pat-exec supports the execution of code snippets in various programming languages, including but not limited to:

• C
• C++
• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• Ruby
• go
• rust
• php
• typescript

Make sure to pass language as:

• c++
• java
• python
• c
• javascript
• ruby
• go
• rust
• php
• typescript

Additional language support may be added in future updates.

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Contributing and Testing

We welcome contributors to test pat-exec and provide feedback on its functionality with different programming languages. To facilitate this, we've developed a client-side application using Next.js where you can interactively test the pat-exec package.

Accessing the Code Editor

You can access the code editor application at CodeFlow Studio. This application allows you to:

• Choose a programming language from the provided list.
• Enter custom code snippets.
• Provide input data.
• Execute the code using pat-exec.
• Handle the response or errors.

How to Contribute

1. Testing Supported Languages:

   • Visit CodeFlow Studio.
   • Select different programming languages supported by pat-exec.
   • Write code snippets and test with varying inputs.
   • Verify the responses and functionality.

2. Reporting Issues:

   • If you encounter any errors or unexpected behavior while using pat-exec with the CodeFlow Studio app, please report the issues.
   • Provide detailed descriptions of the problem along with the programming language, code snippet, input data, and observed output/error.

Contributing to pat-exec Open Source

After testing and familiarizing yourself with pat-exec through the CodeFlow Studio app, we encourage you to contribute to the development of pat-exec on GitHub.

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Pathak1511/pat-exec.git

2. Set Up Development Environment:

   cd pat-exec
   npm install

3. Make Changes:

   • Implement fixes or new features.
   • Improve documentation.

4. Submit Pull Requests:

   • Push your changes to a new branch:

     git checkout -b feature-name
     git add .
     git commit -m "Description of changes"
     git push origin feature-name

   • Open a pull request on GitHub.

Contact

For further inquiries, issues, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to the package maintainer at hritikpathak888@gmail.com.

We appreciate your interest in contributing to pat-exec and hope you find it a valuable tool for your coding endeavors!

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