Simple Eiffel - QUICK APIs
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Liberty Lover
Dec 16, 2025, 2:07:03 PM12/16/25
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Hey All,
● Complete QUICK API Reference
Batch 1: Service Libraries (8)
| Library | QUICK Class | Purpose | Key Features |
|-------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| simple_sql | SIMPLE_SQL_QUICK | Database operations | query(), execute(), scalar(), exists(), insert(), update(), delete() |
| simple_http | SIMPLE_HTTP_QUICK | HTTP client | get(), post(), put(), delete(), download(), json_get(), json_post() |
| simple_smtp | SIMPLE_SMTP_QUICK | Email sending | send(), send_html(), send_with_attachment(), send_to_many() |
| simple_jwt | SIMPLE_JWT_QUICK | JWT tokens | create_token(), verify(), decode(), is_valid(), is_expired() |
| simple_encryption | SIMPLE_ENCRYPTION_QUICK | Crypto operations | encrypt(), decrypt(), hash(), verify_hash(), random_key() |
| simple_mq | SIMPLE_MQ_QUICK | Message queues | publish(), subscribe(), consume(), ack(), queue_size() |
| simple_ai_client | SIMPLE_AI_CLIENT_QUICK | AI/LLM access | ask(), chat(), complete(), embed(), streaming support |
| simple_web | SIMPLE_WEB_QUICK | Web framework | get(), post(), json(), html(), redirect(), static() |
Batch 2: Data Format Libraries (8)
| Library | QUICK Class | Purpose | Key Features |
|-------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| simple_json | SIMPLE_JSON_QUICK | JSON parsing/building | parse(), get_string(json, "$.path"), object.put().to_json, is_valid() |
| simple_cache | SIMPLE_CACHE_QUICK | In-memory caching | get(), set(), remember(key, agent) ⭐, increment(), stats |
| simple_validation | SIMPLE_VALIDATION_QUICK | Input validation | email(), url(), required(), length_ok(), in_range(), one_of() |
| simple_template | SIMPLE_TEMPLATE_QUICK | Mustache templates | render(tpl, vars), file(), render_if(), render_list(), substitute() |
| simple_csv | SIMPLE_CSV_QUICK | CSV read/write | read(), write(), parse(), read_with_headers(), use_tabs, use_semicolons |
| simple_xml | SIMPLE_XML_QUICK | XML parsing/XPath | xpath(), first(), attr(), text(), texts(), count(), exists() |
| simple_yaml | SIMPLE_YAML_QUICK | YAML config files | load(), get_string(cfg, "db.host"), get_integer(), string_from_file() |
| simple_regex | SIMPLE_REGEX_QUICK | Pattern matching | matches(), find(), find_all(), replace_all(), is_email(), is_url(), extract_emails() |
Other Libraries with QUICK APIs
| Library | QUICK Class | Purpose | Key Features |
|---------------|---------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| simple_docker | SIMPLE_DOCKER_QUICK | Container management | run(), stop(), logs(), ps(), pull(), exec() |
---
QUICK API Design Pattern
Every QUICK class follows the same structure:
class SIMPLE_*_QUICK
create
make
feature {NONE} -- Initialization
make
do
create underlying.make -- Full API instance
create logger.make ("*_quick") -- Debug logging
end
feature -- One-liner Operations
-- Returns BOOLEAN, STRING, or collections
-- Sensible defaults, no configuration needed
feature -- Status
last_error: STRING
has_error: BOOLEAN
feature -- Advanced Access
underlying: SIMPLE_*
-- Access full API when needed
feature {NONE} -- Implementation
logger: SIMPLE_LOGGER
invariant
underlying_exists: underlying /= Void
logger_exists: logger /= Void
end
---
Killer Features by Library
| Library | Standout Feature | Example |
|-------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| simple_cache | remember pattern | cache.remember("key", agent compute) - auto cache-or-compute |
| simple_yaml | Dot-path config | yaml.get_string(cfg, "database.host") |
| simple_regex | Built-in validators | rx.is_email(), rx.extract_urls() |
| simple_json | JSONPath + builder | json.get_string(j, "$.users[0].name") |
| simple_csv | Format variants | csv.use_tabs, csv.use_semicolons |
| simple_validation | Error messages | v.last_error after failed validation |
---
Total: 17 QUICK APIs across the ecosystem
Thank you to Ulrich for inspiring this push. He made me realize that the simple_* ecosystem is being populated by libs that are generally for folks who are subject matter experts. There are plenty of us who are not. For the rest of us, we need higher-level API access that does a lot of the generalized boilerplate coding under the hood. We just want to get a job done and move on. We're not interested in becoming subject matter experts. So, to this end and goal, I now introduce to you all: QUICK API fleet of classes.
See the announcement here.
● Complete QUICK API Reference
Batch 1: Service Libraries (8)
| Library | QUICK Class | Purpose | Key Features |
|-------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| simple_sql | SIMPLE_SQL_QUICK | Database operations | query(), execute(), scalar(), exists(), insert(), update(), delete() |
| simple_http | SIMPLE_HTTP_QUICK | HTTP client | get(), post(), put(), delete(), download(), json_get(), json_post() |
| simple_smtp | SIMPLE_SMTP_QUICK | Email sending | send(), send_html(), send_with_attachment(), send_to_many() |
| simple_jwt | SIMPLE_JWT_QUICK | JWT tokens | create_token(), verify(), decode(), is_valid(), is_expired() |
| simple_encryption | SIMPLE_ENCRYPTION_QUICK | Crypto operations | encrypt(), decrypt(), hash(), verify_hash(), random_key() |
| simple_mq | SIMPLE_MQ_QUICK | Message queues | publish(), subscribe(), consume(), ack(), queue_size() |
| simple_ai_client | SIMPLE_AI_CLIENT_QUICK | AI/LLM access | ask(), chat(), complete(), embed(), streaming support |
| simple_web | SIMPLE_WEB_QUICK | Web framework | get(), post(), json(), html(), redirect(), static() |
Batch 2: Data Format Libraries (8)
| Library | QUICK Class | Purpose | Key Features |
|-------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| simple_json | SIMPLE_JSON_QUICK | JSON parsing/building | parse(), get_string(json, "$.path"), object.put().to_json, is_valid() |
| simple_cache | SIMPLE_CACHE_QUICK | In-memory caching | get(), set(), remember(key, agent) ⭐, increment(), stats |
| simple_validation | SIMPLE_VALIDATION_QUICK | Input validation | email(), url(), required(), length_ok(), in_range(), one_of() |
| simple_template | SIMPLE_TEMPLATE_QUICK | Mustache templates | render(tpl, vars), file(), render_if(), render_list(), substitute() |
| simple_csv | SIMPLE_CSV_QUICK | CSV read/write | read(), write(), parse(), read_with_headers(), use_tabs, use_semicolons |
| simple_xml | SIMPLE_XML_QUICK | XML parsing/XPath | xpath(), first(), attr(), text(), texts(), count(), exists() |
| simple_yaml | SIMPLE_YAML_QUICK | YAML config files | load(), get_string(cfg, "db.host"), get_integer(), string_from_file() |
| simple_regex | SIMPLE_REGEX_QUICK | Pattern matching | matches(), find(), find_all(), replace_all(), is_email(), is_url(), extract_emails() |
Other Libraries with QUICK APIs
| Library | QUICK Class | Purpose | Key Features |
|---------------|---------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| simple_docker | SIMPLE_DOCKER_QUICK | Container management | run(), stop(), logs(), ps(), pull(), exec() |
---
QUICK API Design Pattern
Every QUICK class follows the same structure:
class SIMPLE_*_QUICK
create
make
feature {NONE} -- Initialization
make
do
create underlying.make -- Full API instance
create logger.make ("*_quick") -- Debug logging
end
feature -- One-liner Operations
-- Returns BOOLEAN, STRING, or collections
-- Sensible defaults, no configuration needed
feature -- Status
last_error: STRING
has_error: BOOLEAN
feature -- Advanced Access
underlying: SIMPLE_*
-- Access full API when needed
feature {NONE} -- Implementation
logger: SIMPLE_LOGGER
invariant
underlying_exists: underlying /= Void
logger_exists: logger /= Void
end
---
Killer Features by Library
| Library | Standout Feature | Example |
|-------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| simple_cache | remember pattern | cache.remember("key", agent compute) - auto cache-or-compute |
| simple_yaml | Dot-path config | yaml.get_string(cfg, "database.host") |
| simple_regex | Built-in validators | rx.is_email(), rx.extract_urls() |
| simple_json | JSONPath + builder | json.get_string(j, "$.users[0].name") |
| simple_csv | Format variants | csv.use_tabs, csv.use_semicolons |
| simple_validation | Error messages | v.last_error after failed validation |
---
Total: 17 QUICK APIs across the ecosystem
Cheers,
Larry
Liberty Lover
Dec 16, 2025, 2:24:55 PM12/16/25
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Ulrich Windl
Dec 18, 2025, 1:05:28 PM12/18/25
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Is it intended that README.md redirects to https://dealsbe.com/?
It happens on my mobile.
Ulrich
16.12.2025 20:24:41 Liberty Lover <rix....@gmail.com>:
> And there is an updated README.md for the entire Simple Eiffel site.
>
> Simple Eiffel[https://github.com/simple-eiffel]
>> To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/eiffel-users/cc4d50cc-bd8d-444a-9fcf-483ddb888632n%40googlegroups.com[https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/eiffel-users/cc4d50cc-bd8d-444a-9fcf-483ddb888632n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer].
It happens on my mobile.
Ulrich
16.12.2025 20:24:41 Liberty Lover <rix....@gmail.com>:
> And there is an updated README.md for the entire Simple Eiffel site.
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM Liberty Lover <rix....@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hey All,
>>
>> Thank you to Ulrich for inspiring this push. He made me realize that the simple_* ecosystem is being populated by libs that are generally for folks who are subject matter experts. There are plenty of us who are not. For the rest of us, we need higher-level API access that does a lot of the generalized boilerplate coding under the hood. We just want to get a job done and move on. We're not interested in becoming subject matter experts. So, to this end and goal, I now introduce to you all: QUICK API fleet of classes.
>>
>> See the announcement here[https://github.com/simple-eiffel/claude_eiffel_op_docs/blob/main/posts/quick_api_announcement.md].
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM Liberty Lover <rix....@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hey All,
>>
>> Thank you to Ulrich for inspiring this push. He made me realize that the simple_* ecosystem is being populated by libs that are generally for folks who are subject matter experts. There are plenty of us who are not. For the rest of us, we need higher-level API access that does a lot of the generalized boilerplate coding under the hood. We just want to get a job done and move on. We're not interested in becoming subject matter experts. So, to this end and goal, I now introduce to you all: QUICK API fleet of classes.
>>
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Chris Tillman
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Ouch. Maybe check your browser for malware extensions? It doesn't happen for me, but I'm a GitHub user, which may be a different case.
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Liberty Lover
Dec 19, 2025, 8:19:03 PM12/19/25
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Chris is spot on here. I just verified the GitHub organization page and README - everything loads correctly with no redirects.
Ulrich, the redirect to "dealsbe.com" is textbook adware behavior. Your mobile device likely has a malicious browser extension or app that's intercepting URLs and rerouting them through ad networks. A few things to try:
1. Test in incognito/private mode - if it works there, it's definitely a browser extension
2. Try a different browser entirely
3. Check your recently installed apps - some inject ads system-wide
4. Clear browser cache and cookies
If it happens across all browsers, you might have a network-level issue (compromised WiFi router or ISP-level ad injection - more common in some regions).
The Simple Eiffel GitHub pages are clean - 71 repos, no shenanigans.
Larry
Ulrich, the redirect to "dealsbe.com" is textbook adware behavior. Your mobile device likely has a malicious browser extension or app that's intercepting URLs and rerouting them through ad networks. A few things to try:
1. Test in incognito/private mode - if it works there, it's definitely a browser extension
2. Try a different browser entirely
3. Check your recently installed apps - some inject ads system-wide
4. Clear browser cache and cookies
If it happens across all browsers, you might have a network-level issue (compromised WiFi router or ISP-level ad injection - more common in some regions).
The Simple Eiffel GitHub pages are clean - 71 repos, no shenanigans.
Larry
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Ulrich Windl
Dec 22, 2025, 3:49:10 AM12/22/25
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Hi!
Just for the curious ones in this list: Why did README.md refer to dealsbe.com in my E-Mail reader on Android?
The reader has an auto-linking feature using "well-known domains", and "md" is the top-level domain for Moldavia. This means some clever guy registered the domain "readme" in Moldavia, so http://README.md will refer to the website behind. Probably good for placing advertisements.
A description for my mail reader can be found at https://m66b.github.io/FairEmail/#faq90
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Ulrich Windl
20.12.2025 02:18:48 Liberty Lover <rix....@gmail.com>:
> Chris is spot on here. I just verified the GitHub organization page and README - everything loads correctly with no redirects.
>
> Ulrich, the redirect to "dealsbe.com[http://dealsbe.com]" is textbook adware behavior. Your mobile device likely has a malicious browser extension or app that's intercepting URLs and rerouting them through ad networks. A few things to try:
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Just for the curious ones in this list: Why did README.md refer to dealsbe.com in my E-Mail reader on Android?
The reader has an auto-linking feature using "well-known domains", and "md" is the top-level domain for Moldavia. This means some clever guy registered the domain "readme" in Moldavia, so http://README.md will refer to the website behind. Probably good for placing advertisements.
A description for my mail reader can be found at https://m66b.github.io/FairEmail/#faq90
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Ulrich Windl
20.12.2025 02:18:48 Liberty Lover <rix....@gmail.com>:
> Chris is spot on here. I just verified the GitHub organization page and README - everything loads correctly with no redirects.
>
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