First a small detour # I program in Objective-C and Swift daily, because those are the languages that Apple requires developers to use to build software for their platform. It’s not a strict requirement to use any of these two languages if you go cross-platform, but for good integration you would eventually have to write platform code in them.
After using Swift for more than 5 years I can confidently say that it’s getting worse with each addition, very similar to how C++ ended up being the monster it is.

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The author discusses their preference for Common Lisp over newer languages like Swift and Objective-C, describing it as a more liberating and fulfilling programming experience. They criticize the increasing complexity of Swift and praise Common Lisp for its simplicity and powerful debugging tools. The post also highlights the frustration with ever-changing language standards and the mundanity of programming in languages like Go.

The Liberating Experience of Common Lisp

What does Common Lisp have to do with any of this? #