On Lisp
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On Lisp
Paul Graham
7 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2011–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
It was when I realized that I was doing everything wrong. For example design patterns exists because OO has serious problems that we don't find in a functional programming language and you only see this when you understand both paradigms.
If you want innovative mind bending concepts read a book about Lisp. Paul Graham's "On Lisp" is great - and I've heard good things about "Let over Lambda".
Lisp is such and open mental playground when it comes to programming.
As for non-fiction I just bring out the classics that taught me Lisp and Lispy things: Simply Scheme, SICP, On Lisp.
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