That derivative example is nice, but it reinforces that Lisp is a bit too "pure"/"mathy" for my taste (that and I really don't like the syntax). My equivalent o

That derivative example is nice, but it reinforces that Lisp is a bit too "pure"/"mathy" for my taste (that and I really don't like the syntax). My equivalent of that derivative thing was probably the examples in "Why's Poignant Guide to Ruby", pretty syntax-highlighting colors and all.