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Need something to give myself an introductory crash-course in LISP. Do you know of a book with really good "how-to" explanations and exercises?
The best book for learning LISP is subjective and depends on your learning style and level of experience with programming. However, some popular options include "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs" by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman, "Common LISP: A Gentle Introduction to Symbolic Computation" by David S. Touretzky, and "Practical Common LISP" by Peter Seibel.
Yes, there are several beginner-friendly LISP books available. Some options include "Land of LISP" by Conrad Barski, "The Little Schemer" by Daniel P. Friedman and Matthias Felleisen, and "The Joy of Clojure" by Michael Fogus and Chris Houser.
For AI and machine learning, "Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming: Case Studies in Common LISP" by Peter Norvig is a highly recommended book. Other options include "LISP for the Web" by Adam Tornhill and "The Art of Lisp Programming" by Robin Jones and Jeremy Jones.
Yes, there are many free online resources for learning LISP, including tutorials, video lectures, and interactive coding challenges. Some popular options include "The Nature of Lisp" by Gérard Assayag and Julie D. Henry, "LISP Koans" by Google, and "LISP 1.5 Programmer's Manual" by John McCarthy.
Yes, there are several advanced LISP books for experienced users looking to deepen their knowledge and skills. Some options include "On Lisp" by Paul Graham, "The Art of the Metaobject Protocol" by Gregor Kiczales et al., and "Practical Common LISP" by Peter Seibel.