Metaprogramming, Macros, and Reflection

Definitions - what is metaprogramming, macros, and reflection? An attempt to agree on terms.

Design Goals - what do we expect metaprogramming to accomplish in Scala?

Requirements - the more precise requirements for accomplishing the design goals

Constraints - what do we need to avoid breaking or adversely influencing

Examples from Other Languages - what else has been done

Proposals

Research Papers - useful reference materials

Discussion Threads - links to relevant mailing list threads