[comp.lang.scheme] low level "how to scheme"

gjc@BUCSF.BU.EDU (George J. Carrette) (11/07/87)

the best guide is in Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs.
I have known more that one person who has taken the techniques
directly and written interpreters for scheme in various assembly
languages. 

pattis@uw-june.UUCP (Richard Pattis) (11/08/87)

I was told that George Springer (at Indiana?) is writing an introduction to
Scheme book that takes a more gentle approach to teaching the subject.  Does
anyone out there know how to contact him on the net?  I'd be interested in
hearing more about this project, and others like it.

Rich Pattis

springer@IUVAX.CS.INDIANA.EDU (George Springer) (11/09/87)

George Springer can be reached with

springer@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu

He is writing a text that is being used by freshmen as an introductory
course in programming.  The first 11 weeks are spent in Scheme and the
last four weeks introduce them to C.  It is being used for the second
year and seems to be successful.  Notes for the course are being written
and should be finished in a few months.