Algorithms, Data Structures, and Programming Languages

Lisp vs. Haskell: A Functional Programming Comparison

Overview

This repository contains a detailed comparison of Lisp and Haskell in functional programming, focusing on key differences in syntax, evaluation strategy, data structures, recursion, and type systems.

Repository Structure

• comparison_lisp_haskell.md - A theoretical comparison of Lisp and Haskell.
• lisp_examples.lisp - Example implementations in Lisp.
• haskell_examples.hs - Example implementations in Haskell.
• README.md - Overview of the repository.

Key Topics Covered

1. Syntax and Evaluation Strategy
2. Data Structure Handling
3. Recursion and Higher-Order Functions
4. Type Systems

How to Use

• Open comparison_lisp_haskell.md for the detailed comparison.
• Run lisp_examples.lisp in a Lisp interpreter (e.g., SBCL or Common Lisp).
• Run haskell_examples.hs in a Haskell compiler (e.g., GHC or GHCi).

Author

Ekrema Babiker