CLASP
A Common Lisp implementation that compiles to native code via LLVM and seamlessly interoperates with C++ libraries.
What is CLASP?
Clasp is a Common Lisp implementation that uses LLVM to compile to native code and is designed for seamless interoperability with C++ libraries and programs. It bridges the Common Lisp and C++ ecosystems, enabling developers to leverage existing C++ code—particularly from scientific computing—while benefiting from Common Lisp's rapid prototyping and incremental development capabilities.
Developers working in scientific computing, systems programming, or fields requiring high-performance C++ libraries who want to use Common Lisp for its interactive development and expressiveness. It is also suitable for Common Lisp programmers seeking to integrate with or extend large C++ codebases.
Clasp uniquely combines the performance and extensive library ecosystem of C++ with the dynamic, interactive development environment of Common Lisp, offering a tool that excels in scenarios where both high-performance computing and rapid prototyping are needed. Its LLVM-based compilation ensures native code performance while maintaining full compatibility with Common Lisp tools and ecosystems.
Overview
clasp Common Lisp environment
Use Cases
Best For
- Integrating scientific computing C++ libraries (e.g., from physics or chemistry) into a Common Lisp environment for interactive data analysis and prototyping.
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