# \#expansion

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## [New library(macros)](https://swi-prolog.discourse.group/t/new-library-macros/6571)

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**Author:** [@jan](https://swi-prolog.discourse.group/u/jan)\
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**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://swi-prolog.discourse.group/t/new-library-macros/6571 "2023-05-24T19:48:20Z")

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I pushed a new library(macros). This is intended to deal with the common need to declare compile time constants, write more complex terms using a simpler syntax, etc. The overall idea is that a macro is used as #name…

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## [New library(macros) reply 1](https://swi-prolog.discourse.group/t/new-library-macros-reply-1/6574)

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**Author:** [@EricGT](https://swi-prolog.discourse.group/u/EricGT)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://swi-prolog.discourse.group/t/new-library-macros-reply-1/6574 "2023-05-25T08:54:56Z")

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Referring to the announcement. Can these be used with DCGs?