Re: [Pika-dev] xl, xxl, and mxl

[Jose A. Ortega Ruiz]

Jeremy Shaw <address@hidden> writes:

>
> The site is a bit light on details, but it seems like using scheme 
> would bring a whole host of disadvantages -- run-time type errors, 
> non-termination, etc.
>

Hm. I won't enter in yet another debate of static vs. dynamic typing,
but i don't really see how Make is free from the (potential) drawbacks
you mention (writing a non-terminating makefile, or a non-terminating
program in any language for that matter, seems rather straightforward).

> I would be interested in taking a peek later when there is a bit more
> to look at though...
>

Thank you. I'll keep you posted :).

jao
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