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when to use macros

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Description

macros > functions > data in power and expressivity and this also means macros < functions < data in our ability to reason about them. Also, macros aren't values like functions and data are, making them less composable.

Other references
https://blog.brunobonacci.com/2015/04/19/dead-simple-introduction-to-clojure-macros/

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Research direction

Start with the issue's question and the linked Bruno Bonacci article; no repository file or test is identified. Locate the documentation section covering macros, determine where guidance on choosing macros versus functions or data belongs, and consider the work done when that guidance is clearly published.

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Assessment

Tech stack
clojure
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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