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Re:The GNU extension language by cpeterso on Saturday November 26, 2011 @02:03AM (#3279299)
> sexp-based language is appropriate for a wide community of programmers

Does XML count as a "sexp-based" language?

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Re:The GNU extension language by mindslight on Saturday November 26, 2011 @02:15AM (#3279315)
I don't think XML is appropriate for any programmer.

XML kinda showcases another point.. Give someone the tools to whip up a 'language' without really thinking about their underlying problem and incidental complexity abounds.

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Re:The GNU extension language by jronkone on Saturday November 26, 2011 @03:41AM (#3279435)
http://harmful.cat-v.org/software/xml/s-exp_vs_XML
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