Programming language · 1985

Emacs Lisp

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CWritten in
1985First released
dynamicTyping
Built from Emacs Lisp CLisp
RuntimeInfluence

What is Emacs Lisp written in?

Its runtime is implemented in C (well-documented).

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Emacs Lisp written in?
Emacs Lisp is primarily implemented in C.
What languages influenced Emacs Lisp?
Emacs Lisp was influenced by Lisp among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
When was Emacs Lisp first released?
Emacs Lisp was first released in 1985.

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