Learn SCHEME with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Lisp/S-expression syntax
Master recursion and lambda
Understand lists, pairs, and structures
Learn macros and metaprogramming
Build small interpreters or AI scripts
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basic expressions and recursion
Week 2: Lists, pairs, and higher-order functions
Week 3: Macros and modular programming
Week 4: Small interpreter or DSL project
Interview Questions
Explain first-class functions in Scheme.
What is tail-call optimization?
How do macros work in Scheme?
Difference between car, cdr, and cons?
Explain lexical scoping vs dynamic scoping.
Cheat Sheet
(define (function-name args) ...)
(lambda (args) ...)
(if condition then else)
(cond ((cond1) expr1) ((cond2) expr2))
(cons a b), (car lst), (cdr lst)
Books
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
The Scheme Programming Language
Simply Scheme
Tutorials
Racket Guide and Tutorial
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
MIT Scheme Tutorial
Official Docs
R5RS, R6RS, R7RS Scheme Standards
Racket Documentation
MIT Scheme Reference Manual
Community Links
Racket Users Mailing List
StackOverflow Scheme tag
GitHub Scheme projects
Community Support
Racket community
MIT Scheme mailing list
StackOverflow Scheme tag
GitHub Scheme projects
Functional programming forums