The Scheme Programming Language by R. Kent Dybvig (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Scheme Programming Language by R. Kent Dybvig A thoroughly updated and expanded edition brings this popular introductory text and reference up to date with the current Scheme standard, the Revised6 Report on Scheme. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A thoroughly updated and expanded edition brings this popular introductory text and reference up to date with the current Scheme standard, the Revised6 Report on Scheme.Scheme is a general-purpose programming language, descended from Algol and Lisp, widely used in computing education and research and a broad range of industrial applications. This thoroughly updated edition of The Scheme Programming Language provides an introduction to Scheme and a definitive reference for standard Scheme, presented in a clear and concise manner. Written for professionals and students with some prior programming experience, it begins by leading the programmer gently through the basics of Scheme and continues with an introduction to some of the more advanced features of the language. The fourth edition has been substantially revised and expanded to bring the content up to date with the current Scheme standard, the Revised6 Report on Scheme. All parts of the book were updated and three new chapters were added, covering the languages new library, exception handling, and record-definition features. The book offers three chapters of introductory material with numerous examples, eight chapters of reference material, and one chapter of extended examples and additional exercises. All of the examples can be entered directly from the keyboard into an interactive Scheme session. Answers to many of the exercises, a complete formal syntax of Scheme, and a summary of forms and procedures are provided in appendixes. The Scheme Programming Language is the only book available that serves both as an introductory text in a variety of courses and as an essential reference for Scheme programmers. Notes "Kent Dybvigs The Scheme Programming Language is to Scheme what Kernighan and Ritchies The C Programming Language is to C. Kents book is the book for either the novice or serious Scheme programmer. Its style, wit, and organization has reached a new high with the publication of the fourth edition."--Daniel P. Friedman, Department of Computer Science, Indiana University "This fourth edition builds on the strengths of the previous editions and provides a comprehensive, no-nonsense introduction to the Scheme programming language in its latest form. The combination of solidity and finesse displayed in this book makes it a reference text for educated computer scientists. The accompanying software, Petite Chez Scheme, makes it the ideal starting point for any programmer who wants to extend his or her repertoire with Scheme." --Olivier Danvy, Aarhus University, Denmark, co-Editor-in-Chief of Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation -- Olivier Danvy "Eric Raymond once wrote that learning Lisp makes one a better programmer for the rest of ones days. Scheme is the best dialect of Lisp to learn for this purpose, and Kent Dybvigs book provides a comprehensive and beautiful introduction to learning Scheme and becoming a better programmer." Olivier Danvy , Aarhus University, Denmark, co-Editor-in-Chief of Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation Author Biography R. Kent Dybvig is Professor of Computer Science at Indiana University and principal developer of Chez Scheme. Review "Kent Dybvigs The Scheme Programming Language is to Scheme what Kernighan and Ritchies The C Programming Language is to C. Kents book is the book for either the novice or serious Scheme programmer. Its style, wit, and organization has reached a new high with the publication of the fourth edition."--Daniel P. Friedman, Department of Computer Science, Indiana University "This fourth edition builds on the strengths of the previous editions and provides a comprehensive, no-nonsense introduction to the Scheme programming language in its latest form. The combination of solidity and finesse displayed in this book makes it a reference text for educated computer scientists. The accompanying software, Petite Chez Scheme, makes it the ideal starting point for any programmer who wants to extend his or her repertoire with Scheme." --Olivier Danvy, Aarhus University, Denmark, co-Editor-in-Chief of Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation -- Olivier Danvy "Eric Raymond once wrote that learning Lisp makes one a better programmer for the rest of ones days. Scheme is the best dialect of Lisp to learn for this purpose, and Kent Dybvigs book provides a comprehensive and beautiful introduction to learning Scheme and becoming a better programmer." Olivier Danvy , Aarhus University, Denmark, co-Editor-in-Chief of Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation Promotional Kent Dybvigs The Scheme Programming Language is to Scheme what Kernighan and Ritchies The C Programming Language is to C. Kents book is the book for either the novice or serious Scheme programmer. Its style, wit, and organization has reached a new high with the publication of the fourth edition. -- Daniel P. Friedman, Department of Computer Science, Indiana University This fourth edition builds on the strengths of the previous editions and provides a comprehensive, no-nonsense introduction to the Scheme programming language in its latest form. The combination of solidity and finesse displayed in this book makes it a reference text for educated computer scientists. The accompanying software, Petite Chez Scheme, makes it the ideal starting point for any programmer who wants to extend his or her repertoire with Scheme. -- Olivier Danvy, Aarhus University, Denmark, co-Editor-in-Chief of Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation Review Text "Kent Dybvigs The Scheme Programming Languageis to Scheme what Kernighan and Ritchies The C Programming Languageis to C. Kents book is the book for either the novice or serious Scheme programmer. Its style, wit, and organization has reached a new high with the publication of the fourth edition." -Daniel P. Friedman, Department of Computer Science, Indiana University Details ISBN026251298X Author R. Kent Dybvig Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 026251298X ISBN-13 9780262512985 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 005.133 Year 2009 Imprint MIT Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States Short Title SCHEME PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE-4E Illustrator Jean-Pierre Hebert Audience Age 18 Replaces 9780262541480 UK Release Date 2009-07-31 AU Release Date 2009-07-31 NZ Release Date 2009-07-31 US Release Date 2009-07-31 Series The Scheme Programming Language Illustrations 12 b&w illus. Pages 504 Publisher MIT Press Ltd Edition Description fourth edition Publication Date 2009-07-31 Alternative 9780262258166 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159739229;

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