Build a Little Lisp Interpreter | Lisp Programming | Interpreter Implementation

Learn the fundamentals of Lisp programming and how to build a simple Lisp interpreter in just 116 lines of JavaScript code.

Introduction

A little Lisp interpreter that introduces the fundamentals of Lisp programming and interpreter implementation.

Highlights

• Supports function invocation, lambdas, lets, ifs, numbers, strings, a few library functions, and lists
• Only 116 lines of JavaScript code
• Demonstrates how easy it is to write a Lisp interpreter

Recommendation

This course is a great introduction to Lisp programming and interpreter implementation. It's suitable for anyone interested in learning the basics of Lisp and how to build a simple interpreter.