compiling maxima code vs native lisp code



Hello,
  I am seeking an opinion in regard to developing software for maxima
  for the purpose of execution speed.

Is it better to develop code in maxima, and then compile it, via
compile_file, or to simply write the lisp code itself and load it at run
time?

TIA,
  -sen


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