It’s a very interesting idea to separate syntax from language mechanics. In a way, that’s what all programming languages do, with bytecode or machine instructi

It’s a very interesting idea to separate syntax from language mechanics. In a way, that’s what all programming languages do, with bytecode or machine instructions under the hood, but the idea of segregating syntax from function seems distinct in an intriguing way. I wonder how much, exactly, of the comparative benefits of various languages stem from their syntax rather than the way it is compiled?