D scripting in D

[jmh530 via Digitalmars-d-learn]

On Friday, 2 June 2017 at 02:06:27 UTC, Mike B Johnson wrote:
> I wonder if it is possible to somehow turn D in to a scripting 
> language that can be run inside D?
>
> The point? To have the same uniform syntax for quickly 
> developing scripts that can then be easily transferred, if 
> desired, in to a complete binary.
>
> e.g., suppose I am working in some type of analysis software. 
> Use a Dscript like feature to develop and test different 
> analysis algorithms quickly(rather than using the compile and 
> execute model)... then once everything is working, move the 
> code to a D file and compile it directly.
>
> Since the syntax would be identical(or nearly so) it would be 
> quite easy to copy and paste... unlike, say, using lua or some 
> other non-D like scripting language.

You might find the conversation on this thread interesting:
http://forum.dlang.org/thread/tssitxrniaxacpktjsat@forum.dlang.org