Python from Wise Guy's Viewpoint

[Ken Rose]

Pascal Costanza wrote:
> Ken Rose wrote:
> 
>> Pascal Costanza wrote:
>>
>>> Joachim Durchholz wrote:
>>>
>>>> Pascal Costanza wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> For example, static type systems are incompatible with dynamic 
>>>>> metaprogramming. This is objectively a reduction of expressive 
>>>>> power, because programs that don't allow for dynamic 
>>>>> metaprogramming can't be extended in certain ways at runtime, by 
>>>>> definition.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> What is dynamic metaprogramming?
>>>
>>>
>>> Writing programs that inspect and change themselves at runtime.
>>
>>
>> Ah.  I used to do that in assembler.  I always felt like I was aiming 
>> a shotgun between my toes.
>>
>> When did self-modifying code get rehabilitated?
> 
> 
> I think this was in the late 70's.

Have you got a good reference for the uninitiated?

Thanks

   - ken