Moolisp is a simple Lisp-like language implemented in C. It is a project created as part of the "Make a Lisp" challenge, which challenges participants to create their own Lisp interpreter in any language.

To build and run Moolisp, you will need:

• A C compiler
• CMake

To build Moolisp, run the following command:

git clone --recurse-submodules [email protected]:RolandMarchand/moolisp.git &&
cd moolisp &&
mkdir build &&
cmake -S . -B build &&
cd build &&
make

This will compile the moolisp executable. You can then run Moolisp with:

./src/moolisp

Moolisp supports a subset of Lisp syntax, including lists, symbols, and basic arithmetic. You can interact with the Moolisp interpreter by entering expressions at the prompt.

For example, you can evaluate a simple arithmetic expression like this:

 > (+ 1 2)
3

You can also define variables and functions:

 > (define pi 3.14159)
pi
 > (define square (lambda (x) (* x x)))
square
 > (square pi)
9.86959

For more information on using Moolisp, see the included docs directory.

Moolisp is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome! If you find a bug, have an idea for a new feature, or just want to contribute to the project, please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

Copyright (C) 2023 by Roland Marchand [email protected]

Permission to use, copy, modify, and/or distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.