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Are Functions Data? with Yehonathan Sharvit

Software Unscripted

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Is Lisp a Functional Language?

Lisp is homoiconic. Meaning that the code for the functions, the code itself could be regarded as data. And I'm not sure if it's, if it relates to your question or not,. But maybe, maybe when you write a pure function, maybe it makes sense that thecode for this function is nothing more than a list with operators that cooperate together. Maybe something else we should talk about like related to your book or anything else before we wrap up? Yes. Rich ACL: Thank you so much for coming on the podcast. This is a great conversation.

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