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Common Lisp touted as 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 now the best programming language, praising its expressiveness, interactive development model and enduring design. The piece is drawing discussion among programmers, with some agreeing the language is underrated while others question whether it fits modern software development needs.

Why now: Claims that a decades-old, niche language is the best choice challenge current mainstream assumptions, sparking debate among developers.

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