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On 25/02/2017 12:29, Dmitry A. Kazakov wrote:
> 3. Ada parser is the least problem, so minor that there is nothing to talk about. It is a matter of a pair days to work out.

For example, importing a C function, or calling an Ada
function that is known to use setjmp/longjmp,
how can the Ada compiler optimize use of local variables passed
to that function by reference, or by copy, in the presence of
Ada exceptions?

How do other advertised languages tackle these situations?
I guess that there is the usual rhetorical appeal, such as
to "pragmatism". "We have never heard of such problems."
"Talk to our service representative to see if we can
find a solution for you." $...