LISt Processing File
General Information
| Title | LISP File Extension |
| Extension | .lisp |
| Full Form | LISt Processing File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | John McCarthy |
| MIME Type | text/x-lisp |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain source code |
| Additional Functions | Interpreted, Executed |
| Features | S-expressions, Macros, Recursion |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Artificial Intelligence | Yes |
| Data Processing | Yes |
| Symbolic Computation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Code review, Secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1958 |
| Standardization | Common Lisp, Scheme |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cl, .el, .scm, .rkt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU Emacs |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 LispWorks |
Commercial, Free Trial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Allegro CL |
Commercial, Free Edition | Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris |