Homoiconicity means same representation. Literally, the word homo means same, and icon, same icons. The source code and the data-sructures are represented the s

Homoiconicity means same representation. Literally, the word homo means same, and icon, same icons. The source code and the data-sructures are represented the same using the same iconography, aka, syntax. What's the point of that? Well, let's see... Why is working with Json in JavaScript so much better than in most other language? When the syntax for data-structures and code and data serialization, and configuration, etc. is the exact same, it is really harmonious to work with. That's one of the great things about homoiconicity. The article is saying that macros are the point, and macros are great for sure, and it is one of the points, but homoiconicity is also a great point. It is useful even in non-macro scenarios, and it is even more useful when combined with macros, since it makes writing and reading them that much easier.