Common Lisp Recommendations
Users recommend Common Lisp implementations like SBCL, development tools such as Emacs+SLIME, and resources like Quicklisp for getting started and practical use.
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Have you tried Armed Bear Common Lisp?
Any recommendations for Common Lisp?
Common Lisp was created and used by the DARPA and its community of public research labs and private companies to support all kinds of industrial and scientific projects, I don't think there is more practical Lisp. It's fast both in compile time and runtime, supports any programming paradigm you want, and it's one of the most interactive programming environments ever. There are multiple open-source implementations, and there are at least two commercial implementations with paid sup
Emacs+SLIME, Common Lisp (I like SBCL).
Or Common Lisp with SLIME or Sly.
You're describing the Common Lisp, emacs and slime combo. But that's only for lisp, though.
You can use Common Lisp, since there is more assistance now.
Is there consensus on the most common and advisable tooling setup for newcomers in Common Lisp?
Any common Lisp? SBCL is no turtle.
Common Lisp, specifically SBCL. Most popular choice (outside of Clojure and Emacs Lisp?). That's the easy answer. You'll encounter more libraries and online answers/resources which will help any growing pains.Quicklisp is used for package management and quickproject is a great starting point to get you writing lisp asap.Practical Common Lisp is a great introduction to the language.https:/&#x