Mastering Lisp Programming: From Basics to Expert Proficiency
Product ID: 653343620
Buy anything from 5,000+ international stores. One checkout price. No surprise fees. Join 2M+ shoppers on Desertcart.
Desertcart purchases this item on your behalf and handles shipping, customs, and support to Ecuador.
"Mastering Lisp Programming: From Basics to Expert Proficiency" is an authoritative guide designed for those who wish to delve into the world of Lisp, one of the most enduring and influential programming languages. This book comprehensively covers the essentials of Lisp, starting from basic syntax and semantics to more advanced topics such as macros, meta-programming, and interfacing with external libraries. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to build on the knowledge of the previous ones, ensuring a smooth and coherent learning progression for both beginners and experienced programmers. The book not only provides theoretical understanding but also emphasizes practical application, offering numerous examples, exercises, and best practices. Readers will gain a deep appreciation for Lisp’s powerful features and elegant paradigms, and learn to write code that is both efficient and expressive. Whether you are aiming to solve complex problems, explore functional programming, or simply expand your programming horizons, "Mastering Lisp Programming" equips you with the skills and insights needed to become proficient in this timeless language. Review: AI‑generated and not worth buying - I agree with another blogger who also bought a book from HiTex Press: their books appear to be generated by AI. At first, I thought this one might still be useful, but when very simple concepts at the beginning are already definitively wrong, it’s better to get rid of the book altogether. For a beginner, this is frustrating and demotivating. For example: (set pi 3.14) — the book treats pi as a normal variable, but pi is a predefined constant. In my implementation, this expression correctly produces an error. (1 2 3 4) — this also results in an error, because a list must be quoted: '(1 2 3 4). Given the number of basic mistakes and misleading explanations, I strongly advise against buying this book. It is more confusing than helpful, especially for beginners. In addition, desertcart should clearly label AI‑generated books so that customers can make informed decisions before purchasing.
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,829 in Computing & Internet Programming |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars 2 Reviews |
G**.
AI‑generated and not worth buying
I agree with another blogger who also bought a book from HiTex Press: their books appear to be generated by AI. At first, I thought this one might still be useful, but when very simple concepts at the beginning are already definitively wrong, it’s better to get rid of the book altogether. For a beginner, this is frustrating and demotivating. For example: (set pi 3.14) — the book treats pi as a normal variable, but pi is a predefined constant. In my implementation, this expression correctly produces an error. (1 2 3 4) — this also results in an error, because a list must be quoted: '(1 2 3 4). Given the number of basic mistakes and misleading explanations, I strongly advise against buying this book. It is more confusing than helpful, especially for beginners. In addition, Amazon should clearly label AI‑generated books so that customers can make informed decisions before purchasing.
Trustpilot
1 month ago
5 days ago