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derrida on May 12, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Automatic programming: write code that writes code

Most lisp hackers would use Macros (code that writes code) because it is easier. How could this be using 'inadequate tooling'?

gouranga on May 13, 2012 [–]

Easier doesn't imply correctness, ease of maintenance and preservation of semantics.

Macros are the least desirable "quality" of various LISPs if you ask me.

A suitable abstraction can always be built cleanly and efficiently without relying on the macro system.

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