Lobsters Interview with Susam
19 hours ago
- #Mathematics
- #Programming
- #Lisp
- Susam primarily uses Lisp for personal projects, including a mathematics pastebin and a static site generator.
- He is an active Emacs Lisp programmer, automating tasks and improving text editing with custom functions.
- Susam has experience with C, C++, Java, PHP, Python, Go, Rust, and enjoys writing small tools in HTML and JavaScript.
- He discovered computing through Logo as a child and later Lisp during a layover in 2007, drawn to its simplicity.
- Susam values the exploration and sharing aspects of computing, often asking 'what happens if' to drive projects.
- His approach to learning new domains involves testing claims through experiments and writing code snippets.
- Susam emphasizes vocabulary-driven development (VDD) for clear, composable software design.
- He balances hobby computing with life responsibilities, focusing on mathematics and selective projects.
- Susam's blogging ranges from detailed guides to humorous explorations, like writing Python with ellipses.
- He enjoys reading and contributing to online forums, prioritizing idea exchange over passive consumption.
- Susam's favorite math books include works on engineering mathematics, analytic number theory, and Galois theory.
- He sees mathematics as both a hobby and a tool that informs his computing work, especially in cryptography and probability.