The Scheme programming language
R. Kent Dybvig
Reading Time
at 250 WPM4h 8m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 8m to read The Scheme programming language.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
9
days at 30 min/day
248
total minutes
The Scheme programming language
Published
1996
Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
Pages
248
ISBN-10
0134546466
Description
Scheme is a general purpose programming language descended from Algol and Lisp. Because it is conceptually clean and simple, it is an easy language to learn. At the same time, it is a powerful language, and full mastery of its power requires careful study and practice. Scheme is widely used in computing education and research, as well as for a broad spectrum of industrial applications ranging from graphical user interfaces and language compilers to virtual reality engines, web navigators, and enterprise computing solutions. This revised edition of The Scheme Programming Language provides an introduction to the language for readers with some programming experience. Beginning with a gentle introduction for novice Scheme programmers, it leads the reader through a series of progressively more difficult examples that introduce each of the major features of the language. Advanced concepts and features are thoroughly covered with examples and exercises appropriate even for more experienced programmers.
Subjects
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)
IEEE standard for the Scheme programming language
The Scheme Programming Language
Handbook of programming languages
Revised⁶ report on the algorithmic language scheme
The schematics of computation
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Scheme programming language?
This edition of The Scheme programming language has approximately 248 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Scheme programming language?
For most readers, The Scheme programming language typically takes between 5h 10m and 3h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Scheme programming language?
The estimated word count for The Scheme programming language is approximately 62,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Scheme programming language?
The Scheme programming language was written by R. Kent Dybvig.
When was The Scheme programming language published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.