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Re: macros vs. functions (was: Re: guile: going the way of DEATH)

>>>>> "Jim" == Jim Blandy <jimb@red-bean.com> writes:

    Jim> The function vs. macro debate is an old one between myself
    Jim> and Mark Galassi (gh_'s author).  It's not a cut-and-dried
    Jim> decision in all cases, but certain things should definitely
    Jim> be macros.  I just need to introduce Mark to the muzzle of my
    Jim> Saturday Night Special, and this'll get straightened out,
    Jim> toute suite.
    >>  Is a Saturday Night Special a kind of gun?

    Jim> I think it's a sawed-off shotgun.  My memories of my
    Jim> bank-robbing days are fading fast; I hardly ever see my
    Jim> parole officer nowadays.

it's a .38 caliber revolver, typically with a short barrel.  As a class,
they are cheaply made and fairly easily aquired.

-pate