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About Common Lisp

(defun distance (str1 str2
                 &key (test #'char=))
  "Number of positional differences in
   two equal length strings."
  (when (= (length str1) (length str2))
    (count nil
           (map 'list test str1 str2))))

Key Features of Common Lisp


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Interactive

Common Lisp has a full featured REPL, development can happen as a 'conversation' with the system.

Inspectible

Common Lisp is fully inspectable with built-in functions for exploring every part of the language.

Homoiconicity

Code has the same structure as data, allowing for powerful macros: code that writes code.

Extensible

Generic functions, reader-macros, and flexible namespacing allow for the extension of the language

Standardized

The language is very stable, with multiple implementations to match your needs – JVM, embedded, etc.

Multi-paradigm

Whether you prefer a functional style or something more object-oriented, Lisp adapts to your needs.

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Community-sourced Common Lisp exercises

The Common Lisp track on Exercism has 27 concepts and 83 exercises to help you write better code. Discover new exercises as you progress and get engrossed in learning new concepts and improving the way you currently write.

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