Common Lisp as a replacement for Java

[xibalba]

Has anyone developed any applications which use Common Lisp in internet or networking situations, for which Java is normally used?

[Narwi]

That would be interesting...But aren't you pleased with Java for your needs?

[xibalba]

I've never used Java. I'm just wondering out loud, and I'm curious if Common Lisp is a good fit for web-based and networking applications - if it has some intrinsic advantages over other languages in that area.

[gugamilare]

There are some neat frameworks for web applications. My favorite is weblocks, though I haven't used it much.

[Indecipherable]

Shen might become a Lispy alternative to Java.

[hayden]

Shen might become a Lispy alternative to Java.

Yeah I really hope so, they are doing some really cool things with Shen. I haven't had the luxury of time to spend playing with it, but I can imagine the power of a lisp transcompiler. I've always loved transcompiled languages because I think it's a step towards the future in terms of eliminating boundaries between programmers.