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[LispSea] New invitation from Brian Rice
by Brian Rice 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

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[LispSea] local FP study
by Daniel J Pezely 21 Jul '08

21 Jul '08

Someone asked if I might assist getting the word out about this. "Help with study of functional programmers" http://blogs.msdn.com/dsyme/archive/2008/07/18/help-with-study-of-functiona… I have no affiliation with the study, researcher, etc. (Being a Unix geek, it's almost ironic that I'm forwarding something from an msdn blog.) Unfortunately due to early stage start-up schedules, my company won't be able to participate in this despite actually using Lisp in a mostly FP way for production server apps. Anyone else? Thanks, -Daniel -- first name at last name dot com

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[LispSea] How do you debug lisp?
by Chris Bogart 18 Jul '08

18 Jul '08

Hi, I see this list has been quiet for a while, but maybe people are still subscribed... I was wondering if there's anyone in the Seattle area who's using Lisp (or any other functional language) either professionally or on some medium- to large-sized project, that would let me come watch you work for a couple hours. I'm a computer science grad student from Oregon State, here in Seattle for the summer on a Microsoft internship, doing a human factors kind of study about how functional programmers go about debugging. There's been a lot of research into how imperative programmers do their thing, but hardly any real-world study of FP programmers, so I think the results could provide interesting data for future developers of debugging tools. Anyway, if you're interested, there's a blog post about it at http://blogs.msdn.com/dsyme/archive/2008/07/18/help-with-study-of-functiona… (Don Syme's blog; he's the inventor of F#, MS's version of OCaml). If you think you might fit the profile I'm looking for please let me know; I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks, Chris Bogart 425-538-3562 t-chribo(a)microsoft.com<mailto:t-chribo@microsoft.com>

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[LispSea] forthcoming book, finally
by Ira Kalet 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Hi, Seattle Lispers, I gave a talk for this group a while ago, and mentioned that I am working on a book on biomedical informatics using Lisp. The book is written and in the hands of the publisher, Academic Press. It is due out in October, just in time for the 50th anniversary of Lisp. For more info, I have started a web page, http://www.radonc.washington.edu/faculty/ira/pbi/ I hope it will be of interest to some of you. Best regards, Ira Kalet -- Ira J. Kalet, Ph.D. Professor, Radiation Oncology Professor, Medical Education and Biomedical Informatics Adjunct Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Adjunct Professor, Biological Structure Director, Security and Networking, UW Medicine IT Services office: 206 598-4107 FAX: 206 598-3786 email: ikalet(a)u.washington.edu www: http://www.radonc.washington.edu/faculty/ira/ -----------------------

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[LispSea] Space for meetings
by Brian T. Rice 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Hello to fellow Seattle Lisp users, I'm involved with a geek-y regular event called Saturday House (see http://www.saturdayhouse.org ), which now has a cheap office space down in Sodo a few blocks south of Qwest Field on 1st Ave. I'd like to invite LispSea users and LispSea as a group to meet at the space for perhaps once-a-month or more-frequent gatherings. There's a Starbucks next door and a pub/diner down the block, and we have enough office furniture to make it worthwhile. The place seems to accommodate about 25 people comfortably, and has 3 spaces with a kind of lounge in front. Connectivity is pretty decent via ClearWire but we're already looking to improve it. We may also have a projector regularly available soon (some are available, but are not always around). There are a lot of hackers involved and we've been cranking out a few projects under the moniker Six-Hour Startup (http://blog.sixhourstartup.com ). So far, Saturdays and Wednesday evenings are the only days where we've been using the space, so we are trying to invite user groups that we like to make whatever use of the space that seems fit. Some of our regulars have already expressed interest in a Lisp learning session and a few are already learning Scheme via SICP, so I think LispSea is a good fit. Anyway, feel free to visit on Saturdays to check it out and participate. If you want to do a Lisp presentation or jam session on code, we should have a conversation to arrange it. Thanks!

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[LispSea] Seattle SICP Study Group forming
by Austin King 09 Aug '07

09 Aug '07

Hello LispSea, A study group is forming for those interested in working through the book "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs". For more details: http://www.ozten.com/psto/2007/07/seattle-sicp-study-group-attention.html Thanks for spreading the word, austin

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[LispSea] Re: idioms
by Daniel J Pezely 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Since only one person responded regarding interest in a panel or round table on Lisp idioms, I'll just pass along Peter Norvig's "Tutorial on Good Lisp Programming Style" URL: http://norvig.com/luv-slides.ps There is also an excellent presentation of this topic in is PAIP book: http://www.powells.com/biblio/72-9781558601918-0 -Daniel -- first name at last name dot com

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[LispSea] next meeting?
by Daniel J Pezely 31 Jul '07

31 Jul '07

The mailing list and wiki page have been a little stale, so here's a quick update. Once again, I'd like to thank Ira Kalet for presenting to the group. We recorded the video and were almost finished a few days later but my move across town created a huge interruption. I still need to get a copy to Ira first (I'm picky that way-- I insist that he see it first). There were some interesting conversations that followed the last meeting. One topic emerged that could help both experienced and new Lisp programmers: Lisp idioms. That is... When do you use LET* versus nested LET ? Is it proper or just merely acceptable to use OR within a parameter list to a function? When supplying a function, do you use #'FN or 'FN ? and so on. Would you be interested in this subject? Thanks, -Daniel -- first name at last name dot com

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[LispSea] tomorrow: Lisp and Symbolic Programming From the Beginning
by Daniel J Pezely 13 Jun '07

13 Jun '07

Tomorrow: * Topic: Lisp and Symbolic Programming From the Beginning * Presenter: Ira J. Kalet, Ph.D., Professor http://www.radonc.washington.edu/faculty/ira/ * Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007 * Time: 6:15 - 7:45 PM * Location: Capitol Hill branch of library * Cost: Free and open to the public of all ages This session will introduce the basic ideas that make Lisp a uniquely powerful programming language, illustrated with examples from biomedical applications, including molecular biology, drug interactions and cancer treatment. If time allows, we will introduce functional programming, CLOS, the Meta-Object Protocol and macros. If there is interest but insufficient time, a second session is possible. The session is for both experienced Lispers and those new to Lisp. For links and more information, please visit: http://wiki.alu.org/LispSea Getting there: This meeting will take place at the Capitol Hill branch of the Seattle Public Library at Harvard Ave E and E Republican St. (This event is not sponsored by The Seattle Public Library.) Metro Bus within three blocks: 8, 9, 43, 49, 60; within eight blocks: 10, 11, 14, 15. Parking is free yet challenging on nearby streets or has mandatory "pay station" use on Broadway until 6PM, so best options may be underground garages. There's limited free parking under the Library and a larger commercial garage under QFC grocery store (formerly Fred Meyer) with entrance 1 block away on E Harrison St. Please! Please! Please silence your gear before entering the building... it's a library, after all!!! The meeting rooms are upstairs, and we'll be in the large one above the Check-out Desk. The Library and its garage close promptly at 8 PM. Conversations may continue at various coffee houses, taverns, bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. For those arriving early, there's Wi-Fi available free of charge and no shortage of things to read... We hope to see you there! Thanks! -Daniel

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[LispSea] in 2 weeks: Lisp and Symbolic Programming From the Beginning
by Daniel J Pezely 31 May '07

31 May '07

Put this on your calendar: * Topic: Lisp and Symbolic Programming From the Beginning * Presenter: Ira J. Kalet, Ph.D., Professor http://www.radonc.washington.edu/faculty/ira/ * Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007 * Time: 6:15 - 7:45 PM * Location: Capitol Hill branch of library * Cost: Free and open to the public of all ages This session will introduce the basic ideas that make Lisp a uniquely powerful programming language, illustrated with examples from biomedical applications, including molecular biology, drug interactions and cancer treatment. If time allows, we will introduce functional programming, CLOS, the Meta-Object Protocol and macros. If there is interest but insufficient time, a second session is possible. The session is for both experienced Lispers and those new to Lisp. For directions and more information, please visit: http://wiki.alu.org/LispSea

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