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Re:Stem, a stack-based language with metaprogramming and a C... by James_K on Sunday January 28, 2024 @07:49AM (#39165190)
> the if comes last and it is a significant ergonomic problem

Such is the issue with Forth in general.

> You add complexity to the system in order to compensate for its deficiencies

It is often true that to make the language simpler you must make its implementation more complex. I view this as a good thing. Having one slightly more complicated implementation is much better than many slightly more complicated programs.

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Re:Stem, a stack-based language with metaprogramming and a C... by astrobe_ on Monday January 29, 2024 @01:53PM (#39180651)
> It is often true that to make the language simpler you must make its implementation more complex.

True, although it is a last resort thing to do for me, or it has a very good benefits/cost ratio. IOW, where we disagree is the assessment of the worthiness of that specific feature.

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