hissp VS awesome-cl

Hissp is a Python library that can compile a whole program into one Python expression.

If you want Python to be as customizable as Lissp, check out Hissp (and Hebigo).

Hissp is really cool for metaprogramming Python. There's also macropy, but it's harder to use.

I prefer https://github.com/gilch/hissp, where Hy has to use shims to pretend statements are expressions, Hissp just targets the expression subset in the first place. (though as you mentioned, hy has a lot of literature and support around it, where as you're going to have to find your own way around hissp)

No shortage of options, e.g. Dg, Mochi, Coconut, and Hebigo (based on Hissp[1]).

[1]: https://github.com/gilch/hissp

If you want Lisp metaprogramming plus Python ecosystem, check out Hissp

Hissp is really interesting. Read through the docs and you'll understand Python more deeply. It works well with Toolz and Pyrsistent.

for folks looking for libraries: https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl/

(I don't know for popularity but my personal opinion is that CL is still unmatched: this level of interactive development + good debugging tools + excellent implementation that compiles to fast machine code + fast startup for binaries + self-contained binaries + stable yet improving language, implementations and ecosystem + connect from a running program + commercial vendors if you need + … such a unique and productive set)

But where is it now? If not mainstream, where? Is it not used at all, or only by hobbyists, or also by successful companies, today? If it isn't mainstream, is it important, if not, what's the cursor?

elements to not judge in the void https://github.com/azzamsa/awesome-lisp-companies/ (some are hiring) (that's just the companies we know, nothing official)

https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl/

https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl#library-manager

I think https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl with a bit more trimming/tagging and interactivity (e.g. show all "stars") to empower users to explore the ecosystem and build their own image is a better way.

There should also be a large disclaimer saying "Consider disregarding portability in favour of SBCL to get a more modern experience".

awesome-cl

It looks like CL is all the rage for quantum computing (and some AI companies).

https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl

Thinking about recent feedback:

- https://blog.funcall.org//lisp%20psychoacoustics/2024/05/01/... (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40233736) (2024)

> quick python-like scripting

since we're at it, why not a batteries-included Common Lisp: https://github.com/ciel-lang/ciel it comes as a binary that starts fast and that includes libraries for mundane tasks.

(for more CL<->Python if anyone's interested: https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl?tab=readme-ov-fil...)

I know you're not asking for recommendations, but Lisp, particularly SBCL, really seems to check all your boxes. I say this as someone who generally reaches for Scheme when it comes to Lisps too.

There are a few game engines[0] for CL, but most of them seem to be catered specifically to 2D games.

[0] https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl?tab=readme-ov-fil...

Hello, a single counter-example I hope https://lispcookbook.github.io/cl-cookbook/editor-support.ht...

(see more from https://github.com/CodyReichert/awesome-cl?tab=readme-ov-fil...

https://cl-community-spec.github.io/pages/index.html

and some more)