Python from Wise Guy's Viewpoint

[Pascal Costanza]

Ken Rose wrote:
> Pascal Costanza wrote:
> 
>> Joachim Durchholz wrote:
>>
>>> Pascal Costanza wrote:
>>>
>>>> For example, static type systems are incompatible with dynamic 
>>>> metaprogramming. This is objectively a reduction of expressive 
>>>> power, because programs that don't allow for dynamic metaprogramming 
>>>> can't be extended in certain ways at runtime, by definition.
>>>
>>> What is dynamic metaprogramming?
>>
>> Writing programs that inspect and change themselves at runtime.
> 
> Ah.  I used to do that in assembler.  I always felt like I was aiming a 
> shotgun between my toes.
> 
> When did self-modifying code get rehabilitated?

I think this was in the late 70's.


Pascal

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