Flexible Host Languages
The discussion highlights the importance of flexible host languages that can be easily extended, contrasting modern programming languages like Python and Ruby with Lisp's minimalistic approach. While Lisp offers great flexibility, it may not be practical for widespread use. The introduction of a new language called Converge, which supports a macro system for domain-specific languages (DSLs), is presented as a solution to these challenges.In this clip
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Episode 57: Compile-Time Metaprogramming
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