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Homoiconicity is a gimmick and it's a cult.
by dboreham 3y ago
Homoiconicity is a gimmick and it's a cult.
- goku12 3y agoHomoiconicity is why Lisps have rich macros and legendary metaprogramming capabilities. You don't even have to deal with it yourself to feel its usefulness. Emacs use-package is an example.
- Hammershaft 3y agoWhy do you think homoiconicity is a gimmick? Have you seen languages that offer metaprogramming capabilities as simple & powerful as Lisp without homoiconicity?