> I want to take it mechanism by mechanism. The three primary engine
> execution mechanisms (statement execution, expression evaluation, and
> record streams) are high priority but outside the scope of Vulcan.
> The basic idea is to reduce very complex problems into a system of
> very simple solutions.

I'm with you here, the only thing I'd wish I can program C++. Until
that time (probably quite distant future, if at all) I will write
documents that will hopefully help others to make it right.

Roman