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158 ways than you can imagine, it does have its short-comings. 158 ways than you can imagine, it does have its short-comings.
159 159
160 Firstly, Elisp is an interpreted language, and this has serious speed 160 Firstly, Elisp is an interpreted language, and this has serious speed
161 implications. Like all other interpreted languages (like Java), Elisp 161 implications. Like all other interpreted languages (like Java), Elisp
162 is often suitable only for certain types of application or extension. 162 is often suitable only for certain types of application or extension.
163 So although Elisp is a general purpose language, and very ligh level, 163 So although Elisp is a general purpose language, and very high level,
164 there are times when it is desirable to descend to a lower level compiled 164 there are times when it is desirable to descend to a lower level compiled
165 language for speed purposes. 165 language for speed purposes.
166 166
167 Secondly, Elisp (or Lisp in general) is not a very common language any 167 Secondly, Elisp (or Lisp in general) is not a very common language any
168 more, except for certain circles in the computer industry. C is a far 168 more, except for certain circles in the computer industry. C is a far