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Create an API in Perl AND
PHP that allows *anybody* to write their own front end using that API
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You mean an api that can read templates, similar to stylesheets? I don't get what you're envisioning (I get the idea, but how does the API make it easier for the user?).
You can already alter the front-end if you know perl or php, so I'm assuming you're talking about anyone who knew html and such could easily make their own front-end?
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