Explain Like I'm New - Explaining solutions to new programmers

[aboutdavid]

Sometimes, solutions to issues posted here might not be understandable to a new programmer, especially if they go into things like git. So, I made ELIN (Explain Like I’m New)

Basically, if someone thinks their solution may not be understandable to very new programmers, they can tag @elin and include a link with explainlikeimnew.glitch.me/:topic/:your_post_number. Other new programmers that understand can click the link and have it explained to them in simpler details.

See it in action at Explain Like I’m New — Environment Var storage : .env OR .toml? (explainlikeimnew.glitch.me)

Please note: to prevent spam and unnecessary waste, only some people may create solutions to be summarized. See allowed.js for the current list of people

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Awesome idea, great solution! Good idea to use gpt-3 API.
(PS: btw, @aboutdavid can you please add me to the allow list? this would be a great way to explain things )

[aboutdavid]

Thank you! And sure, I’ll add you.