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Contextual programming
PHP is a procedural language. This is not a criticism. PHP revolutionized CGI by being half-scripting language, half templating system. It is, in fact, about the most powerful templating system around. The fact that object oriented syntax was even able to be bolted on is a testament to that. Submit article
May 15th, 2007 | Filed under Programming -
Lisp: where to start
When I first set out to learn lisp, I was faced with an intimidating number of choices. Which implementation of lisp should I choose? Common lisp? Scheme? I went with common lisp. Which common lisp? SBCL? MCL? Gnu clisp? Yeesh. This is enough to scare most lisp rookies off. Here is some advice: start off [...]
May 13th, 2007 | Filed under Tips