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Developer argues Common Lisp is now the best programming language

Original: Why Common Lisp is now the best programming language

A developer has published an essay arguing that Common Lisp is currently the best programming language, claiming the top spot on Hacker News and drawing hundreds of upvotes. Readers are debating the case, weighing the language's interactive development, macros and longevity against its practical drawbacks, with reactions ranging from nostalgic agreement to skepticism about everyday use.

Why now: The contrarian claim about a niche language has sparked debate among programmers about Lisp's merits.

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