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Re:Why Lisp macros are cool, a Perl perspective (2005) by lispm on Monday December 16, 2019 @09:20PM (#21809872)
There is a distinction. I can compile code while reading, but when I'm compiling, then I'm in compile-time.

In a compiled implementation, code needs to be compiled before it gets run. When I want it to be compiled, I have to call functions like COMPILE or COMPILE-FILE.

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