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@ -8,11 +8,12 @@ standard library. |
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syntax: |
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syntax: |
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a program is a series of functions executed using one environment -- that is, sharing |
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a program is a series of functions executed using one environment -- that is, sharing |
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defined variables and functions. |
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some defined variables and functions. |
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these functions are executed homoiconic objects made up of language types: |
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these functions are executed homoiconic objects made up of language types: |
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- list, `()` and everything inside. items are delimited by whitespace. |
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- list, `()` and everything inside. items are delimited by whitespace. |
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- string, everything between `"` double quotes |
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- string, everything between `"` double quotes |
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- number, everything capable of being represented as a decimal float value |
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- number, everything capable of being represented as a decimal float value |
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- lambda, an anonymous expression containing the args and procedure |
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- identifier, everything else |
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- identifier, everything else |
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lists starting with defined function identifiers are executed with the rest of the list |
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lists starting with defined function identifiers are executed with the rest of the list |
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as parameters, i.e. (spit "hello~" (+ 9000 1)). runs `spit` using "hello" and (+ 9000 1). |
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as parameters, i.e. (spit "hello~" (+ 9000 1)). runs `spit` using "hello" and (+ 9000 1). |
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