Did I say embedded LISP or APL? No, I didn't. I did suggest that C could have learned a thing or two from them. A higher semantic level does not imply reduce

Did I say embedded LISP or APL? No, I didn't. I did suggest that C could have learned a thing or two from them. A higher semantic level does not imply reduced performance. In many cases, a richer language can give the compiler more opportunities to optimize. Walter Bright's D is a good example of a slightly-higher semantic level that still generates speedy binaries. And a slow Pascal of yesteryear doesn't exactly put the nail in the coffin. C has also had its share of lame compilers.