Andrew Reilly wrote: > On Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:01:46 -0500, Ken Tilton wrote: > > >>You just >>aren't used to thinking at a level where one is writing code to write code. > > > Firstly, I'm looking into lisp because my current python project is too > full of boilerplate :-) and too slow. Coming from a C and assembler > background, I'm *used* to meta-programming, and do it all the time. I > even use python, Matlab and bash to write C, sometimes :-) > > However, in this particular instance, I'm inclined to wonder why > meta-programming is the right answer, rather than just doing all of the > interpolation and what-not at run-time, based on a big table of your > algebra rules?
I am afraid I do not see what alternative you are suggesting. I especially do not see how interpolation is in play. ken -- Algebra: http://www.tilton-technology.com/LispNycAlgebra1.htm "Well, I've wrestled with reality for thirty-five years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd "I'll say I'm losing my grip, and it feels terrific." -- Smiling husband to scowling wife, New Yorker cartoon -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
