I don't know how detailed of an explanation you want. The most basic explanation is that not everything is compiled to byte code in the manner that a C compiler usually generates machine code. Instead the runtime, which would interpret most lisps, is bundled with the code as a library.
On Oct 21, 10:58 am, CuppoJava <patrickli_2...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > Clojure started my interest in programming languages, and I'm > wondering exactly how LISP-like languages get compiled ahead of time? > A link to a tutorial would be much appreciated. > > The part that I'm having trouble understanding is the fact that > functions can be defined at runtime. How do you compile a function > that's not defined until after you run the program? > > Thanks for your help > -Patrick --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
