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/** * @output wp-includes/js/wp-emoji-loader.js */ /** * Emoji Settings as exported in PHP via _print_emoji_detection_script(). * @typedef WPEmojiSettings * @type {object} * @property {?object} source * @property {?string} source.concatemoji * @property {?string} source.twemoji * @property {?string} source.wpemoji * @property {?boolean} DOMReady * @property {?Function} readyCallback */ /** * Support tests. * @typedef SupportTests * @type {object} * @property {?boolean} flag * @property {?boolean} emoji */ /** * IIFE to detect emoji support and load Twemoji if needed. * * @param {Window} window * @param {Document} document * @param {WPEmojiSettings} settings */ ( function wpEmojiLoader( window, document, settings ) { if ( typeof Promise === 'undefined' ) { return; } var sessionStorageKey = 'wpEmojiSettingsSupports'; var tests = [ 'flag', 'emoji' ]; /** * Checks whether the browser supports offloading to a Worker. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @returns {boolean} */ function supportsWorkerOffloading() { return ( typeof Worker !== 'undefined' && typeof OffscreenCanvas !== 'undefined' && typeof URL !== 'undefined' && URL.createObjectURL && typeof Blob !== 'undefined' ); } /** * @typedef SessionSupportTests * @type {object} * @property {number} timestamp * @property {SupportTests} supportTests */ /** * Get support tests from session. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @returns {?SupportTests} Support tests, or null if not set or older than 1 week. */ function getSessionSupportTests() { try { /** @type {SessionSupportTests} */ var item = JSON.parse( sessionStorage.getItem( sessionStorageKey ) ); if ( typeof item === 'object' && typeof item.timestamp === 'number' && new Date().valueOf() < item.timestamp + 604800 && // Note: Number is a week in seconds. typeof item.supportTests === 'object' ) { return item.supportTests; } } catch ( e ) {} return null; } /** * Persist the supports in session storage. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @param {SupportTests} supportTests Support tests. */ function setSessionSupportTests( supportTests ) { try { /** @type {SessionSupportTests} */ var item = { supportTests: supportTests, timestamp: new Date().valueOf() }; sessionStorage.setItem( sessionStorageKey, JSON.stringify( item ) ); } catch ( e ) {} } /** * Checks if two sets of Emoji characters render the same visually. * * This function may be serialized to run in a Worker. Therefore, it cannot refer to variables from the containing * scope. Everything must be passed by parameters. * * @since 4.9.0 * * @private * * @param {CanvasRenderingContext2D} context 2D Context. * @param {string} set1 Set of Emoji to test. * @param {string} set2 Set of Emoji to test. * * @return {boolean} True if the two sets render the same. */ function emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, set1, set2 ) { // Cleanup from previous test. context.clearRect( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ); context.fillText( set1, 0, 0 ); var rendered1 = new Uint32Array( context.getImageData( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ).data ); // Cleanup from previous test. context.clearRect( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ); context.fillText( set2, 0, 0 ); var rendered2 = new Uint32Array( context.getImageData( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ).data ); return rendered1.every( function ( rendered2Data, index ) { return rendered2Data === rendered2[ index ]; } ); } /** * Determines if the browser properly renders Emoji that Twemoji can supplement. * * This function may be serialized to run in a Worker. Therefore, it cannot refer to variables from the containing * scope. Everything must be passed by parameters. * * @since 4.2.0 * * @private * * @param {CanvasRenderingContext2D} context 2D Context. * @param {string} type Whether to test for support of "flag" or "emoji". * @param {Function} emojiSetsRenderIdentically Reference to emojiSetsRenderIdentically function, needed due to minification. * * @return {boolean} True if the browser can render emoji, false if it cannot. */ function browserSupportsEmoji( context, type, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ) { var isIdentical; switch ( type ) { case 'flag': /* * Test for Transgender flag compatibility. Added in Unicode 13. * * To test for support, we try to render it, and compare the rendering to how it would look if * the browser doesn't render it correctly (white flag emoji + transgender symbol). */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, '\uD83C\uDFF3\uFE0F\u200D\u26A7\uFE0F', // as a zero-width joiner sequence '\uD83C\uDFF3\uFE0F\u200B\u26A7\uFE0F' // separated by a zero-width space ); if ( isIdentical ) { return false; } /* * Test for UN flag compatibility. This is the least supported of the letter locale flags, * so gives us an easy test for full support. * * To test for support, we try to render it, and compare the rendering to how it would look if * the browser doesn't render it correctly ([U] + [N]). */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, '\uD83C\uDDFA\uD83C\uDDF3', // as the sequence of two code points '\uD83C\uDDFA\u200B\uD83C\uDDF3' // as the two code points separated by a zero-width space ); if ( isIdentical ) { return false; } /* * Test for English flag compatibility. England is a country in the United Kingdom, it * does not have a two letter locale code but rather a five letter sub-division code. * * To test for support, we try to render it, and compare the rendering to how it would look if * the browser doesn't render it correctly (black flag emoji + [G] + [B] + [E] + [N] + [G]). */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, // as the flag sequence '\uD83C\uDFF4\uDB40\uDC67\uDB40\uDC62\uDB40\uDC65\uDB40\uDC6E\uDB40\uDC67\uDB40\uDC7F', // with each code point separated by a zero-width space '\uD83C\uDFF4\u200B\uDB40\uDC67\u200B\uDB40\uDC62\u200B\uDB40\uDC65\u200B\uDB40\uDC6E\u200B\uDB40\uDC67\u200B\uDB40\uDC7F' ); return ! isIdentical; case 'emoji': /* * Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. * * To test for Emoji 15.0 support, try to render a new emoji: Blackbird. * * The Blackbird is a ZWJ sequence combining 🐦 Bird and ⬛ large black square., * * 0x1F426 (\uD83D\uDC26) == Bird * 0x200D == Zero-Width Joiner (ZWJ) that links the code points for the new emoji or * 0x200B == Zero-Width Space (ZWS) that is rendered for clients not supporting the new emoji. * 0x2B1B == Large Black Square * * When updating this test for future Emoji releases, ensure that individual emoji that make up the * sequence come from older emoji standards. */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, '\uD83D\uDC26\u200D\u2B1B', // as the zero-width joiner sequence '\uD83D\uDC26\u200B\u2B1B' // separated by a zero-width space ); return ! isIdentical; } return false; } /** * Checks emoji support tests. * * This function may be serialized to run in a Worker. Therefore, it cannot refer to variables from the containing * scope. Everything must be passed by parameters. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @param {string[]} tests Tests. * @param {Function} browserSupportsEmoji Reference to browserSupportsEmoji function, needed due to minification. * @param {Function} emojiSetsRenderIdentically Reference to emojiSetsRenderIdentically function, needed due to minification. * * @return {SupportTests} Support tests. */ function testEmojiSupports( tests, browserSupportsEmoji, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ) { var canvas; if ( typeof WorkerGlobalScope !== 'undefined' && self instanceof WorkerGlobalScope ) { canvas = new OffscreenCanvas( 300, 150 ); // Dimensions are default for HTMLCanvasElement. } else { canvas = document.createElement( 'canvas' ); } var context = canvas.getContext( '2d', { willReadFrequently: true } ); /* * Chrome on OS X added native emoji rendering in M41. Unfortunately, * it doesn't work when the font is bolder than 500 weight. So, we * check for bold rendering support to avoid invisible emoji in Chrome. */ context.textBaseline = 'top'; context.font = '600 32px Arial'; var supports = {}; tests.forEach( function ( test ) { supports[ test ] = browserSupportsEmoji( context, test, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ); } ); return supports; } /** * Adds a script to the head of the document. * * @ignore * * @since 4.2.0 * * @param {string} src The url where the script is located. * * @return {void} */ function addScript( src ) { var script = document.createElement( 'script' ); script.src = src; script.defer = true; document.head.appendChild( script ); } settings.supports = { everything: true, everythingExceptFlag: true }; // Create a promise for DOMContentLoaded since the worker logic may finish after the event has fired. var domReadyPromise = new Promise( function ( resolve ) { document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', resolve, { once: true } ); } ); // Obtain the emoji support from the browser, asynchronously when possible. new Promise( function ( resolve ) { var supportTests = getSessionSupportTests(); if ( supportTests ) { resolve( supportTests ); return; } if ( supportsWorkerOffloading() ) { try { // Note that the functions are being passed as arguments due to minification. var workerScript = 'postMessage(' + testEmojiSupports.toString() + '(' + [ JSON.stringify( tests ), browserSupportsEmoji.toString(), emojiSetsRenderIdentically.toString() ].join( ',' ) + '));'; var blob = new Blob( [ workerScript ], { type: 'text/javascript' } ); var worker = new Worker( URL.createObjectURL( blob ), { name: 'wpTestEmojiSupports' } ); worker.onmessage = function ( event ) { supportTests = event.data; setSessionSupportTests( supportTests ); worker.terminate(); resolve( supportTests ); }; return; } catch ( e ) {} } supportTests = testEmojiSupports( tests, browserSupportsEmoji, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ); setSessionSupportTests( supportTests ); resolve( supportTests ); } ) // Once the browser emoji support 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this preparatory year also have the opportunity to attend French classes free of charge at the Language Center, and they enjoy full student rights. Therefore, they have access to the library and to the Sport Center, they may attend the various events organized on campus and take part in the activities offered by the associations.</p> <div class="container-full py-3 p-lg-5 "> <div class="container"> <h2 class="text-center">More information about the CMS</h2> <div class="card-deck"> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/admission/admission-2/bachelor-admission-criteria-and-application/" class="card-img-top"> <picture> <img decoding="async" width="384" height="216" src="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Artlab_MED-384x216.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="" title="" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Artlab_MED-384x216.jpg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Artlab_MED-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Artlab_MED-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Artlab_MED-1152x648.jpg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Artlab_MED-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/admission/admission-2/bachelor-admission-criteria-and-application/">Admission requirements</a> </h3> <p>Direct access (subject to availability) for holders of a Swiss “maturité gymnasiale” or vocational/specialized “maturité”; specific admission requirements for other candidates.</p> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/admission/admission-2/bachelor-admission-criteria-and-application/" class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm">Read more</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/rules-and-evaluation/" class="card-img-top"> <picture> <img decoding="async" width="384" height="216" src="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-384x216.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="" title="" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-384x216.jpg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright-1152x648.jpg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Campus_Bibliotheque_zebre_bright.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/rules-and-evaluation/">Rules and evaluation</a> </h3> <p>Holders of a Swiss “maturité gymnasiale” may automatically integrate a Bachelor’s program of their choice. All other candidates must successfully pass the CMS or the entrance exam.</p> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/rules-and-evaluation/" class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm">Read more</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/teaching-staff/" class="card-img-top"> <picture> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="384" height="216" src="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/man-384x216.png" class="img-fluid" alt="" title="" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/teaching-staff/">Teaching staff</a> </h3> <p>“Good at explaining, available and dedicated to the success of their students”: this is how former CMS students describe the teaching staff.</p> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/teaching-staff/" 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https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EPFL_campus_2017-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EPFL_campus_2017-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EPFL_campus_2017-1152x648.jpg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EPFL_campus_2017.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://moodle.epfl.ch/enrol/index.php?id=15783">CMS Intranet</a> </h3> <p>The CMS’ virtual office is available to students 24/7.</p> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://moodle.epfl.ch/enrol/index.php?id=15783" class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm">Login</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/education/cms-preparatory-year/useful-documents-for-cms-students/" class="card-img-top"> <picture> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="384" height="216" src="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-384x216.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="" title="" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-384x216.jpg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B-1152x648.jpg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/education/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amphi_AHerzog2B.jpg 1984w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a 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