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I think consistency with math doesn't make "if x > 0" simpler than "> x 0". Makes it easier, as it's already ingrained in the memory, yes.

For example, how would you express the "between?" in infix notation? In Clojure we can use the same function - "(> 1 x 0)".

I do agree that Clojure way takes some getting used to.



Yes, agreed. Although, what's the point of simplicity if things aren't any easier?


They actually are easier once you learn the (simple) novelties. Simplicity makes the learning process shorter.




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