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- noun computing A
property of someprogramming languages , in which the primary representation ofprograms is also a data structure in a primitivetype of the language itself.
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Scheme macros are much better because of the homoiconicity of the language ( "homoiconicity" is just a big word for the code is data concept).
Artima Weblogs 2009
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Scheme macros are much better because of the homoiconicity of the language ( "homoiconicity" is just a big word for the code is data concept).
Planet Python 2009
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On the other hand, if you can look past the superficial, Lisps homoiconicity lets us treat code exactly as data, which is just an incredible tool to be sitting with, as you can freely extend the very language itself by relatively simple means!
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On the other hand, if you can look past the superficial, Lisps homoiconicity lets us treat code exactly as data, which is just an incredible tool to be sitting with, as you can freely extend the very language itself by relatively simple means!
OdeToCode - The Best Links author unknown 2010
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Which means that when the balance of syntax vs homoiconicity gets skewed, it will be syntax that pays the price.
Planet TW 2009
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Ioke plays a lot of cards surrounding homoiconicity - meaning that the structures used to represent code are the same as what you use to code.
Planet TW 2009
thedaniel commented on the word homoiconicity
wow, i'm the first one to add a word, for once.
November 28, 2007
bkerr commented on the word homoiconicity
yeah, but some other asshole listed homoiconic already
November 28, 2007
reesetee commented on the word homoiconicity
That's no way to talk about...uh...yourself, bkerr! ;-)
November 28, 2007
thedaniel commented on the word homoiconicity
damn you kerr! damn you a month later!
January 24, 2008
seanahan commented on the word homoiconicity
Hmm, perhaps you should check Wordie more often?
January 24, 2008