I think the
script-scene would look about the same as other non-RMerlin powered routers. Snippets of code in far-flung parts of the 'net, from various points in space and time (applicable mostly to bygone models from various stages of their life) and their relevance very loosely associated with anything we want to do/control today in our networks. At least for most people with normal skill-sets!
I remember
@thelonelycoder asking me to jump into the waters back in 2014 and the sheer drop off that cliff was (and still is, for me) daunting. I asked if I could wait and he said sure, but wait until you see what will
be!
Today, the amtm/RMerlin powered
script-scene is a beautiful, sunny beach with many paths and sights to explore and discover at our routing pleasure. And if we do get ourselves on rocky shores as is sometimes bound to happen, the great minds here are always happy to help and guide us back towards the sunshine.
It is not just the increased ease of capabilities that our routers have acquired here. It is a genuine community that truly gives openly, collaborates willingly, and makes this part of the 'net so very approachable from the most virgin ssh novice to the 'new' scripter writers that it has attracted too that have given new capabilities and simplicity to the tasks of securing, connecting, reporting and optimizing our routers.
A huge shout out to all! (I don't want to start listing here... I'm sure to inadvertently forget a few).