[J3] [SC22WG5.6413] Fortran 202Y Suggestions

[Jeff Hammond]

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> Is a cpp-like preprocessor really needed if we do generics right?
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> If we do generics, and then add macros (which are complementary, not exclusive -- there are things that each can do that the other can't), would a cpp-like preprocessor provide any additional utility?

Many uses of the preprocessor, including 100% of mine, are not covered by generics. However, since most of my uses are related to non-portable code issues, one may argue that a technically non-portable solution like the cpp/fpp everyone supports, is just fine. 

Jeff