Goal

To start to learn the syntax and semantics of LISP.

Deliverable

A set of notes on what you have learned about S-expressions and Functions. PLus a demo of one of the LISP functions defined in the text.

You can show me your notes on paper, in a computer file, or on the web.

Process



1. Open a terminal window and follow the instructions in the LISP handout for starting XLISP running in the window.
2. Open the text at page 171 and input the LISP expressions. Do they work as predicted? Take notes of expressions and what happens. Especially note any typing mistakes. By taking note of our errors we can learn to avoid them.
   • The three function definitions (defun ....) are expression as well.
   • Input them carefully.
3. Repeat for pages 173-175.
   • The last expression on page 175 fails.... Why?
   • After executing a SETQ it will work:

      			(SETQ X 70)

      			(COND ((> X 90) '(a)) (t '(b)))

      			(SETQ X 100)

      			(COND ((> X 90) '(a)) (t '(b)))

   • See Figure 7.8. Explain!
4. Create a file called fact.lsp that contains the defun on page 176. Be very very very careful about parentheses.
5. Starting with the (load "fact.lsp") command on page 177 test out the definition and expressions on pages 177 and 178.

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