[r6rs-discuss] On naming the next scheme(s) [was scheme-reports.org]

[Peter Bex]

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 08:25:23AM -0400, Sam TH wrote:
> The macro system usually referred to as 'syntax-case' doesn't rely on
> the syntax-case macro.  In particular, only one additional primitive
> function and one simple primitive form [1] not provided in the R6RS
> are needed to implement the `syntax-case' as a library.

I didn't know that was the case, but I'm sure even this needs a way
to register syntax transformers which can receive the form with added
environment information.  This should be standardized, so syntax
transformer libraries are possible in the first place.

Cheers,
Peter
-- 
http://sjamaan.ath.cx
--
"The process of preparing programs for a digital computer
 is especially attractive, not only because it can be economically
 and scientifically rewarding, but also because it can be an aesthetic
 experience much like composing poetry or music."
							-- Donald Knuth
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: application/pgp-signature
Size: 478 bytes
Desc: not available
Url : http://lists.r6rs.org/pipermail/r6rs-discuss/attachments/20090825/8b63b194/attachment-0001.pgp