Lisp macros are known to be a powerful and scary feature for metaprogramming. We rely on it heavily in Carp, a statically compiled and typed language, both to generate code and to build abstractions.

Continuing with our Lisp mini-season, we’re going to build a little Brainf*ck compiler in the Carp macro system. This will emit Carp code true to the Brainf*ck input program. What could be more fun than a compiler inside another compiler?"

Veit Heller is a jack of all trades, but a master of none. He frequently oscillates between compiler development, writing, creating generative art, and trying to get work done at his day job as a technologist at large.

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