No macros in Python

[Michael Hudson]

Lulu of the Lotus-Eaters <mertz at gnosis.cx> writes:

> I know Patrick W means to be defending the macro system of CL.  But I
> simply cannot see CLOS' implementation as a feature rather than a bug
> (or maybe just a wart).  The idea that one would -need- to use macros to
> implement OOP sends shudders down my spine.  Especially when I think of
> how painfully fragile and complicated the whole system is.

I sort of see where you're coming from, but I really don't understand
the fragility comment.  Care to elaborate?

Cheers,
M.

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