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batguano
1085 days ago
The second edition uses Python rather the the first edition which uses the Lisp dialect Scheme.
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Jtsummers
1085 days ago
The second edition of SICP uses Scheme (there were two editions with Scheme). The new edition uses Javascript.
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rgrmrts
1085 days ago
The second edition uses JavaScript I thought? Unless there’s also a python edition
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ChristianGeek
1085 days ago
There’s an unofficial Python version floating around, but you’re better off with one of the Scheme versions.
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rgrmrts
1085 days ago
I like the Scheme version :) haven’t worked through the newer one. I do understand their impetus for it though (even if I personally don’t agree with it).
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