A simple Common Lisp web app

a year ago

Common Lisp's lack of documentation is a significant barrier to its popularity, making it seem more difficult than it is.
A tutorial demonstrates creating a simple web app in Common Lisp, covering server setup, database interaction, and route handling.
The tutorial uses modern libraries like Clack, Lack, Caveman2, and Djula for web development, aiming for a familiar experience to developers from other languages.
A custom web framework, flashcl, is introduced to reduce boilerplate and simplify web app development in Common Lisp, inspired by Flask in Python.
Despite its capabilities, Common Lisp may not be the best choice for modern web development, with REPL-driven development being its standout feature.
The Alive extension for VSCode is highlighted as a promising tool for Common Lisp development, offering REPL integration similar to Emacs' SLIME and SLY.

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