Python syntax in Lisp and Scheme

[Pascal Costanza]

Andrew Dalke wrote:
> Pascal Costanza:
> 
>>Furthermore note that this is not an implementation difference. The ANSI
>>standard defines the function COMPILE.
> 
> 
> Is the implementation free to *not* compile the code when the
> COMPILE function is called?  That is, to leave it as is?  How
> would a user tell the difference without running a timing test?

...by looking at the documentation. ;)


Seriously, ANSI CL defines "minimal compilation". See 
http://www.lispworks.com/reference/HyperSpec/Body/03_bbb.htm

Most CL implementations do more than that.


Pascal

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