The `Agoraplex` platform is a collection of tools for building applications in Python based on a healthy mix of idiomatic Python and sexy paradigms, including: - :wikipedia:`Representational State Transfer` Yes, we `HATEOAS `__, too. - :wikipedia:`Functional programming` ...especially :wikipedia:`Function composition (computer science)` Core philosophies embodied in the platform (i.e., our `favorite Kool-Aid flavors `__): - `Small pieces, loosely joined `__. ...both in Weinberger's original sense, and in the sense that we try to maximize cohesion within the platform's parts, and make each part maximally useful on its own. Specifically, we strive to make each piece of the platform as focused as we can, keeping dependencies "down" the stack, not "across" it. E.g., most of the platform depends on :ref:`anodi `, because it provides a fundamental *language* service (function annotations). Few things depend on `capsec`, though, because its focus is on the very narrow problem of manipulating secure interprocess references. While a component might depend on interprocess references, it might *not* require them to be secure. If it requires them to be secure, it might *not* require that security to be capabilities-based. Thus, `capsec`, though *applicable*, is not *required*. Less code, fewer imports, fewer files, less pollution, world peace. Modest goals. - `Strong opinions `__, `weakly held `__ The platform is opinionated, inasmuch as the *path of least resistance* reflects our opinions and best practices, as refined over time. However, the platform also does its best *not* to stand in the way of your forming your own opinions, and revising them as you "prove yourself wrong."