LSPt

LSPt, also known as Lisp portable, is a dialect of the Lisp programming language. It was designed with the goal of portability and simplicity, aiming to be easy to implement on various platforms and to understand for new programmers. LSPt emphasizes a minimal core set of features, allowing for a smaller and more manageable implementation.

The language draws inspiration from other Lisp dialects, incorporating features such as symbolic expressions (S-expressions) for code representation, a garbage-collected memory model, and a powerful macro system. However, it deliberately omits some of the more complex or specialized features found in other Lisps to maintain its focus on portability and ease of use.

LSPt implementations typically focus on providing a core interpreter and a standard library with essential functions for list manipulation, I/O, and basic control structures. The macro system allows users to extend the language’s syntax and create domain-specific abstractions, a hallmark of Lisp-family languages. Despite its simplicity, LSPt is capable of supporting a wide range of programming tasks, from scripting and rapid prototyping to more complex application development. Its design philosophy makes it a suitable choice for educational purposes or for projects where a lightweight and portable Lisp environment is desired.