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(How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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Re: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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Post by vindarel »

userbinator wrote: post #48

And in the other direction, here's a Python interpreter written in Lisp: https://github.com/metawilm/cl-python

also in the interop topic:

Common Lisp for Python: https://github.com/marcoheisig/cl4py

call Python from CL: https://github.com/digikar99/py4cl2-cffi

Re: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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dang wrote: post #42

Is it classics day or something? (Fine with us!) Related: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39665939 - March 2024 (91 comments) (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30443949 - Feb 2022 (9 comments) (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30327437 - Feb 202…

I want to see Dang’s list of fav classics :)

Re: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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Post by fragmede »

azhenley wrote: post #53
dang wrote: post #42

Is it classics day or something? (Fine with us!) Related: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39665939 - March 2024 (91 comments) (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30443949 - Feb 2022 (9 comments) (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30327437 - Feb 202…

I want to see Dang’s list of fav classics :)

Sadly, https://news.ycombinator.com/favorites?id=dang is underutilized.

Re: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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Post by all2 »

onraglanroad wrote: post #17
azhenley wrote: post #7

Writing a Lisp is one of my favorite projects. I try to do it every year or two, taking a different approach each time.

The one where you replaced parentheses with the crying laughing emojis was definitely the worst.

This sounds amazing.

Re: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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Izmaki wrote: post #44
dang wrote: post #42

Is it classics day or something? (Fine with us!) Related: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39665939 - March 2024 (91 comments) (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30443949 - Feb 2022 (9 comments) (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30327437 - Feb 202…

I feel like we need a vibe coded guide in this modern day and age.

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Re: (How to Write a (Lisp) Interpreter (In Python)) (2010)

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Post by matheusmoreira »

genxy wrote: post #24
timonoko wrote: post #16

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There is always someone better than you at almost everything you do, this is statistical reality. If all you care about is the artifact and not the path, there is no reason to do anything. Use the tool to better yourself, your understanding and push the limits of what is possible. If a Lisp in assembly with GC is now hello world, change what a hard project is. I see this attitude a lot, and I think it is rooted in a…

> I see this attitude a lot, and I think it is rooted in a sort of self-centered elitism. Anyone can do it, so why do it?

The undercurrent is that nobody will be able to make a career out of it anymore. Sure, programming is intellectually stimulating, but it's questionable whether it'll lead to highly compensated jobs now.

I'm a hobbyist who loves computers so I'm still going to do it. I have been entertaining thoughts of doing it professionally though. The market isn't encouraging at all.

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