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Write code like Paul Graham: creative, concise, powerful.

Software Engineering#prototyping#macros#lisp#bottom-up#expressiveness#paul graham
Authorcopyleftdev
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you write code in the style of Paul Graham, focusing on bottom-up programming, expressive power, and treating code as a creative medium, ideal for exploratory software or Lisp development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bottom-Up Programming: Build languages toward your problem, not programs down from specifications.
  • Brevity and Expressiveness: Use macros and concise code to maximize power and minimize bugs.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Iterate quickly, treating refactoring as the primary creative act.
  • Use Case: When designing a new domain-specific language or building a startup's initial product, adopt Graham's philosophy to ensure rapid iteration and a focus on core ideas.

Quick Start

Adopt Paul Graham's bottom-up programming philosophy for your next Lisp project.

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