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Re:C-style vs. Python-style syntax: which one would you pref... by rw on Sunday December 14, 2008 @03:55PM (#397647)
Why would you disallow macros in the Lisp style?
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Re:C-style vs. Python-style syntax: which one would you pref... by apgwoz on Sunday December 14, 2008 @07:07PM (#397789)
Because people can't get over Lisp's lack of syntax. On the other hand, TCL is also a homoiconic language, which can support Lisp style macros and it too lacks popularity with the general programming community... I don't get it.
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Re:C-style vs. Python-style syntax: which one would you pref... by rw on Monday December 15, 2008 @09:06PM (#399106)
You said: Because people can't get over Lisp's lack of syntax.

"People" are getting over it all the time. Lisp is back, baby! Don't miss the elegance train.

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