Touretzky
Common Lisp: A Gentle Introduction to Symbolic Computation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486498201
- author:
- Touretzky
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 68
- Dimensions:
- 18.7 x 4.1 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, Programming, Languages,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Learn to program with Common LISP, a powerful tool for artificial intelligence research. This accessible introduction is suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers looking to explore Lisp's key features.
The book offers clear explanations of essential concepts such as cons cell structures, evaluation rules, programs as data, and recursive and applicative programming styles. Innovative instructional devices, including function boxes and evaltrace notation, help illustrate these concepts in a visually engaging way.
With nearly 400 diagrams and illustrations, plus 77 pages of answers to exercises, this book provides readers with the tools they need to extend their programming power. Advanced topics and "toolkit" sections are also included, making it an ideal resource for anyone looking to explore Lisp's capabilities.