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Re:Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs – JavaS... by agbell on Wednesday December 18, 2019 @08:05AM (#21824390)
Hal Abelson thinks that javascript is Today's Scheme. That is is carrying the flame of the ideas of Scheme forward.
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Re:Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs – JavaS... by goatlover on Wednesday December 18, 2019 @09:13AM (#21824984)
Since JS isn't homoiconic, that's pretty hard to believe.
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Re:Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs – JavaS... by caiocaiocaio on Wednesday December 18, 2019 @08:37AM (#21824632)
What's your source for that? Not that I doubt you, I just can't find any record of him saying that.
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Re:Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs – JavaS... by mhaberl on Wednesday December 18, 2019 @09:24AM (#21825103)
https://corecursive.com/039-hal-abelson-sicp/ - about 21-22 mins in
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