What I like about this code, is that it looks like a "template" that is easily modified by amateur coders.

Many people started learning programming languages by taking existing code that someone else wrote... making a few changes, and personalizing it to do what they wanted instead.

Instead of API's which explain commands, and you have to write your own code to talk to the API...

Having modular code that already does basic tasks, and inviting anyone to plug and play with this code, changing only certain parameters makes it even easier to onboard a lot of people.

Remember the original LOGO programming language?

It was so easy to use. Kids were drawing boxes and lines on the screen with real basic commands. It gave you a sense of empowerment and encouraged you to learn more.

If we do away with API's, and instead give pre-made, basic scripts that already do basic functions, this will help make widespread adoption easier.

Think of basic perl cgi scripts for websites. Once you looked at how some worked, you could modify the source code and build your own version. The key was finding existing scripts written by someone else and making your own tweaks, modifications, and edits.