racket / racket/rhombus

Quasicomment?

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Description

Not sure if it's a good idea, but sometimes I want to comment (a (b) c) out, but want to leave (b) uncommented. Currently, I would comment the whole thing (with #;) and then make another copy of (b). With quasicomment, inspired by quasiquote, I would be able to write:

#;(a #+(b) c)

or something like this.

(also not sure if this still makes sense in non S-exp land).

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so begin by locating Rhombus's reader and comment-handling implementation. Clarify whether the proposed syntax should apply beyond S-expressions, then define the syntax and tests needed to establish what counts as done.

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Assessment

Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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