Land of Lisp: Learn to Program in Lisp, One Game at a Time!

Land of Lisp: Learn to Program in Lisp, One Game at a Time!
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Lisp has been hailed as the worldâ€™s most powerful programming language, but its cryptic syntax and academic reputation can be enough to scare off even experienced programmers. Those dark days are finally overâ€”Land of Lisp brings the power of functional programming to the people!

With his brilliantly quirky comics and out-of-this-world games, longtime Lisper Conrad Barski teaches you the mysteries of Common Lisp. Youâ€™ll start with the basics, like list manipulation, I/O, and recursion, then move on to more complex topics like macros, higher order programming, and domain-specific languages. Then, when your brain overheats, you can kick back with an action-packed comic book interlude!

Along the way youâ€™ll create (and play) games like Wizard Adventure, a text adventure with a whiskey-soaked twist, and Grand Theft Wumpus, the most violent version of Hunt the Wumpus the world has ever seen.

You'll learn to:
â€“Master the quirks of Lispâ€™s syntax and semantics
â€“Write concise and elegant functional programs
â€“Use macros, create domain-specific languages, and learn other advanced Lisp techniques
â€“Create your own web server, and use it to play browser-based games
â€“Put your Lisp skills to the test by writing brain-melting games like Dice of Doom and Orc Battle

With Land of Lisp, the power of functional programming is yours to wield.
Country USA
Brand No Starch Press
Manufacturer No Starch Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2010-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781593272814

Country	USA
Brand	No Starch Press
Manufacturer	No Starch Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2010-10-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781593272814

Land of Lisp: Learn to Program in Lisp, One Game at a Time!

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