From: Zelphir Kaltstahl <zelphirkaltstahl@posteo.de>
To: CToID <funk443@yandex.com>
Cc: Guile User <guile-user@gnu.org>
Subject: Re: Is it possible to write program only in Guile?
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:12:08 +0000 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <f65c3a8c-576a-4708-9486-3384c9632ccb@posteo.de> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <d57fe799-0910-4a2c-b41f-d96de746764b@yandex.com>
On 10/18/23 12:23, CToID wrote:
> Hello guys, a common lisper here. I've recently developed some interests in
> Guile, and wonder if I can make a program entirely written in Guile.
>
> The reason why I am asking this question is because Guile seems to be designed
> as an extension language that will be embedded into other programs.
>
Hello CToID!
When I was first looking at GNU Guile, I had the same question. This might be
due to it being promoted as an extension language on the official website (I think).
Yes it is possible to write programs exclusively in GNU Guile : ) Just like you
can write whole programs with Racket or other similar languages.
It is one of the more used Scheme dialects. At least I think it is, from the
perspective of my own bubble.
Many exciting developments happened over the last 1–2 (or is it 3?) years. There
is the whole Guix thing for example. Recently for example Guile Hoot, if you
want to look that up. However, as a non-mainstream language, of course you might
also come across some rougher corners and might need to implement things on your
own or ask around what others already have. People on the mailing list are often
helpful.
Welcome!
Best regards,
Zelphir
--
repositories: https://notabug.org/ZelphirKaltstahl
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Thread overview: 19+ messages / expand[flat|nested] mbox.gz Atom feed top
2023-10-18 10:23 Is it possible to write program only in Guile? CToID
2023-10-18 12:51 ` Basile Starynkevitch
2023-10-18 13:31 ` CToID
2023-10-18 13:36 ` Basile Starynkevitch
2023-10-18 14:43 ` Greg Troxel
2023-10-18 15:06 ` CToID
2023-10-18 15:50 ` Hans Åberg
2023-10-18 20:24 ` Janneke Nieuwenhuizen
2023-10-18 16:11 ` Thompson, David
2023-10-19 4:52 ` tomas
2023-10-19 11:18 ` wolf
2023-10-20 4:35 ` tomas
2023-10-18 13:10 ` Olivier Dion
2023-10-18 13:32 ` Marc Chantreux
2023-10-18 13:44 ` Olivier Dion
2023-10-18 18:49 ` wolf
2023-10-18 19:14 ` Olivier Dion
2023-10-20 10:19 ` Marc Chantreux
2023-10-18 13:12 ` Zelphir Kaltstahl [this message]
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