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What makes Lisp difficult to read?

47 points · 81 comments · ibobev

meken · 1790614132 · focus · HN ↗
I think it has to do more with infix vs. prefix notation - infix is more natural and easier to read.
1. Jtsummers · 1790615008 · focus · HN ↗
  When it comes to math, that's what people are familiar with so that is a factor. But function application is prefix as well for the majority of mainstream languages.
  1. tgv · 1790615939 · focus · HN ↗
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