Common Lisp programming
Lisp (short for LISt Processing) is a family of programming languages that dates back to the late 1950s. It was designed primarily for symbolic computation and is known for its use in artificial intelligence (AI), academic research, and various other domains. Lisp's defining features include:
- Parentheses-based syntax: Lisp programs are written as lists, with code and data represented uniformly. Each expression is enclosed in parentheses.
- Example
(+ 1 2 3) ; Adds 1, 2, and 3 - Homoiconicity: This means that code and data share the same structure (lists), making it easy to manipulate programs as data.
- Recursion and higher-order functions: Lisp excels at recursive algorithms and supports functions as first-class objects, allowing functions to take other functions as input or return them as output.
- Garbage collection: Lisp automatically manages memory, reducing the need for manual memory allocation and freeing.
- Macros: One of the most powerful features of Lisp, macros allow for code generation and transformation, giving programmers the ability to extend the language's syntax.
Lisp has various dialects, including Common Lisp and Scheme, and continues to be used in niche areas, especially where symbolic processing or AI is involved.
How to
- Download and install Common LISP SBCL (Steel Bank Common Lisp) - https://www.sbcl.org/platform-table.html - http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/sbcl/sbcl-2.4.8-x86-64-windows-binary.msi
- Learn LISP - https://www.tutorialspoint.com/lisp/index.htm :)
- Usage:
sbcl --script Math_operations.lisp sbcl --script exp.lisp
Testing code
Documentation
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