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(defun distance (str1 str2 &key (test #'char=)) "Number of positional differences in two equal length strings." (when (= (length str1) (length str2)) (count nil (map 'list test str1 str2))))
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Help Lucy try to make numbers more magnificent and keep only those that are.
Create a sentence of the form "One for X, one for me.".
Convert a long phrase to its acronym.
Common Lisp has a full featured REPL, development can happen as a 'conversation' with the system.
Common Lisp is fully inspectable with built-in functions for exploring every part of the language.
Code has the same structure as data, allowing for powerful macros: code that writes code.
Generic functions, reader-macros, and flexible namespacing allow for the extension of the language
The language is very stable, with multiple implementations to match your needs – JVM, embedded, etc.
Whether you prefer a functional style or something more object-oriented, Lisp adapts to your needs.
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