[r6rs-discuss] #vu8 and syntax

From: R. Kent Dybvig <dyb>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:56:11 -0400

> That reminds me. The ability for syntax-rules to pattern-match on
> vectors was added between R4RS and R5RS, but I have never understood
> the motivation for it. It makes it possible to create macros that
> are invoked with unquoted #(...)s in them, but why would anyone
> consider that superior to simple (...)s?

It also allows one to construct quoted vector constants, which I've done
from time to time.

Kent
Received on Fri Jun 29 2007 - 10:56:11 UTC