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In the [http://pg-server.csc.ncsu.edu/mediawiki/index.php/CSC/ECE_517_Fall_2010/ch4_4f previous article for which the link does not exist yet], we learn that command patterns in static and dynamic languages | |||
Metaprogramming is the ability for a computer program to manipulate itself or other programs at the time of compilation as opposed to performing this manipulations at runtime. This tends to allow for greater flexibility for a program to handle new situations. | Metaprogramming is the ability for a computer program to manipulate itself or other programs at the time of compilation as opposed to performing this manipulations at runtime. This tends to allow for greater flexibility for a program to handle new situations. | ||
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Metaprogramming in dynamically typed languages
Introduction
In the previous article for which the link does not exist yet, we learn that command patterns in static and dynamic languages
Metaprogramming is the ability for a computer program to manipulate itself or other programs at the time of compilation as opposed to performing this manipulations at runtime. This tends to allow for greater flexibility for a program to handle new situations.
Example of Metaprogramming
Dynamic Programming Languages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_programming_language
Conclusion
What’s Next?
In the next article for which the link does not exist yet, we will look at static-analysis tools for Ruby.