There is a distinction. I can compile code while reading, but when I'm compiling, then I'm in compile-time. In a compiled implementation, code needs to be comp

There is a distinction. I can compile code while reading, but when I'm compiling, then I'm in compile-time. In a compiled implementation, code needs to be compiled before it gets run. When I want it to be compiled, I have to call functions like COMPILE or COMPILE-FILE.