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  • sym_num@alien.topOPBtoLisp@communick.newsType Inference in Lisp
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    1 year ago

    It seems that the intention behind the post wasn’t communicated effectively. Let me provide some additional explanation. I’ve been interested in type inference for some time now.

    Lisp is a dynamically typed language, allowing for a more casual approach to programming. However, there’s a possibility of bugs remaining undetected until the testing phase.

    Static typed languages perform type checking, preventing errors due to code that hasn’t been executed. However, they can feel restrictive.

    I’m exploring the possibility of incorporating both of these qualities within Lisp. It appears that there hasn’t been much progress in terms of type inference within Lisp. Originally, Lisp wasn’t designed with type inference in mind.

    Utilizing type inference requires some ingenuity. I posted seeking opinions from those interested in type inference to gather insights and opportunities to further develop my thoughts.