C-Lark

C-Lark is a hypothetical programming language concept combining aspects of the C programming language with features associated with Lisp or languages influenced by Lisp. The term doesn't refer to a specific, widely recognized language, but rather describes a design space exploring the potential for a C-like syntax and memory management model integrated with Lisp-style meta-programming capabilities, such as macros and symbolic manipulation.

The potential goals of a C-Lark language could include:

• Performance and Control: Maintaining the low-level memory control and performance characteristics associated with C.
• Meta-programming Power: Leveraging the macro systems and code-as-data philosophy of Lisp for code generation, optimization, and domain-specific language (DSL) creation.
• Simplified Development: Potentially simplifying some common C development tasks through the use of more expressive meta-programming facilities.
• Bridging Programming Paradigms: Blending the imperative paradigm of C with functional programming concepts commonly found in Lisp-like languages.

While no established language is directly referred to as "C-Lark," various languages and language extensions have explored similar ideas, albeit with different design choices and trade-offs. These could include languages with powerful macro systems or those that offer integration between C/C++ and functional programming paradigms. The term primarily serves as a conceptual point of discussion rather than a concrete language specification.