Lisp is thought of as an academic language, but it need not be. This is the first book that introduces Lisp as a language for the real world and pr...
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Nov 20, 2010
Michael
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I started this book several times, but always abandoned it after a couple of chapters. This time I decided I won't give up, and am quite happy I finally finished it.
While I find a lot of the examples rather boring (I guess in 2010 streaming MP3 just isn't so hot anymore), they are good examples of practical CL code, like the title promises.
The writing style is engaging enough and Seibel makes sure to always include background information and links for further reading, which More...
While I find a lot of the examples rather boring (I guess in 2010 streaming MP3 just isn't so hot anymore), they are good examples of practical CL code, like the title promises.
The writing style is engaging enough and Seibel makes sure to always include background information and links for further reading, which More...
Feb 09, 2011
Huang
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Finished the first 11 chapters.
Generally speaking, I prefer scheme's syntax than common lisp's. It would be more fun to code in scheme.
However, this book is worth reading for a better understanding of common lisp. I enjoy its practical materials.
A preparation for reading PG's On Lisp.
I'll finish the rest later this year. Apparently, I have a more much important project to do, and I'm not going to use CL for it, at least now.
Generally speaking, I prefer scheme's syntax than common lisp's. It would be more fun to code in scheme.
However, this book is worth reading for a better understanding of common lisp. I enjoy its practical materials.
A preparation for reading PG's On Lisp.
I'll finish the rest later this year. Apparently, I have a more much important project to do, and I'm not going to use CL for it, at least now.
Nov 05, 2011
Tripp
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Even if you haven't done, and don't plan to do, any lisping, you should definitely read this book. It didn't change my life, but it definitely helped refine some of my reflections on languages and code craft. It's amazing how much of Lisp's legacy is in the languages we use, how little we realize it, and how difficult it is to articulate the missing pieces, at least until you experience Lisp, practically.
This book made me a better programmer, and is leading me into exploring more of More...
This book made me a better programmer, and is leading me into exploring more of More...
Oct 11, 2008
TK
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By far the best book on the topic. I wish more books were written in this manner. It is not just a reference, it goes in to why things are the way they are and that appeals to me.
Everyone has taken a LISP course one in their lives? I bet that if you took this book first, you would still be using it.
If your world is full of graphs, as opposed to tables, LISP is just so beautiful.
Everyone has taken a LISP course one in their lives? I bet that if you took this book first, you would still be using it.
If your world is full of graphs, as opposed to tables, LISP is just so beautiful.
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Jun 21, 2010
So far I downloaded LispWorks did most of the first chapter of PCL. I got as far as building a CD database in 20 lines. With interactive input. And the ability to save and re-load data. In about 20 lines.
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