Python syntax in Lisp and Scheme

synthespian synthespian at uol.com.br
Sat Oct 4 03:36:25 EDT 2003


Marco Antoniotti wrote:
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> 
> mike420 at ziplip.com wrote:
> 
>> I think everyone who used Python will agree that its syntax is
>> the best thing going for it. It is very readable and easy
>> for everyone to learn. But, Python does not a have very good
>> macro capabilities, unfortunately. I'd like to know if it may
>> be possible to add a powerful macro system to Python, while keeping 
>> its amazing syntax, and if it could be possible to
>> add Pythonistic syntax to Lisp or Scheme, while keeping all
>> of the functionality and convenience. If the answer is yes,
>> would many Python programmers switch to Lisp or Scheme if
>> they were offered identation-based syntax?
> 
> 
> Why do I feel like crying? :{
> 
> Cheers
> -- 
> Marco
> 
Because it makes you wonder: "why?"

Henry







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