Most absolutely, and of course.
I was just trying macros here to improve my understanding.
Which it happened, thanks to all y'all's excellent explanations.


On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 10:07 PM Michael Heerdegen <michael_heerdegen@web.de>
wrote:

> Dave Goel <deego3@gmail.com> writes:
>
> > Thank you
>
> Then let's close this one.
>
> What I still wanted to say (to you): no need to complicate things using
> macros here in your example.  Use functions, then variable references
> are simple and clear.
>
> If a macro (expansion) needs to refer to run-time values, use macro
> arguments to pass an appropriate expression (like a variable).
>
> But this is overkill in your case, no macros needed.  The purpose of
> Lisp macros is to extend the language and/or rewrite code (at compile
> time).  More or less, only that.  Always think twice if you really need
> macros, try to avoid using macros when possible.  This will make the
> code easier to understand and maintain.  Only if a macro introduces an
> abstraction that makes the code actually easier to understand justifies
> using one.
>
> Michael.
>