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I was specifically writing about features Lisp pioneered which other languages adopted. I think it's enlightening to understand the roots and history of things, and fint it amazing that such an old language pioneered so many fundamental constructs.

Perhaps by 2059, we'll have languages with macros and regular syntax.




> Perhaps by 2059, we'll have languages with macros and regular syntax.

Boo has macros ... http://boo.codehaus.org/Language+Guide (at the end, under 'advanced features'.


C has macros.




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