High level abstraction blocks: convenient function / class usage

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The problem:

Not everyone will want blocks that are a 1-1 mapping with Python function calls. Rather, they simply need a block-ish placeholder that hides Pythonic complexity. We call this "abstract mode" - where non-Python blocks are available for the user to play with.

The requirements:

Obviously, these blocks will be based upon (user-defined) functions and/or classes.

• For classes, such blocks are a way to "make" stuff (make me a new list).
• For functions, such blocks cause things to happen (fetch me data from this url).

There needs to be an easy and well documented way for Python to introspect a function and/or class definition in order to be able to create an abstract block and coherently link it to the underlying function / class.

The solution:

Josh says hand wavy things about dynamic block definition. 😉