Tiny Lisp (based on pg’s roots of Lisp) in caml

In plain words

Tiny Lisp is a lightweight implementation of the Lisp programming language written in OCaml, based on Paul Graham's foundational Lisp concepts. It is designed for developers and computer science enthusiasts interested in learning how Lisp interpreters work or exploring functional programming fundamentals. The project emphasizes simplicity and educational value, making it suitable for those studying language design and implementation.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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