HPR2942: Why I love lisps

Syntax example

(define (fib-rec n)
  (if (< n 2)
      n
      (+ (fib-rec (- n 1))
         (fib-rec (- n 2)))))

Structured Editing

Parinfer: https://shaunlebron.github.io/parinfer/

Paredit: https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/ParEdit

Clojure libraries

core.match (adds pattern matching): https://github.com/clojure/core.match

core.logic (prolog-like stuff): https://github.com/clojure/core.logic

overtone: https://github.com/overtone/overtone

Other stuff

Clojure macro explanation: https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/clojure-macros/

Books

The little schemer: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/little-schemer-fourth-edition

Clojure for the brave and true: https://www.braveclojure.com/

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