You don't need to use eval to create a function dynamically in a macro. For an example, take a look at: https://github.com/duck1123/ciste/blob/master/src/main/clojure/ciste/sections.clj#L34
On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 10:34 PM, Ken Wesson <kwess...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM, nil <ache...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi >> >> Here's another macro-noob question. (Thanks for the help on the >> previous question and please do let me know if stackoverflow is a more >> appropriate place to ask noob questions.) >> >> I'm trying to write a macro (or a function) that defines/declares >> specifically named functions. In (let [eff "gee"] (foo eff)) I want >> the macro foo to define/declare a function called foo-gee, not foo- >> eff. What should I do differently? > > The problem here is that macros run at compile time, but let bindings > exist at run time. > > If you need the name to be determined at run time you will need to use eval. > > If you don't need the name at run time, why are you using (let [eff > "gee"] (foo eff)) and not simply (foo gee)? > > Please state your requirements clearly. > -- > Protege: What is this seething mass of parentheses?! > Master: Your father's Lisp REPL. This is the language of a true > hacker. Not as clumsy or random as C++; a language for a more > civilized age. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Clojure" group. > To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com > Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your > first post. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
