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Store a function in a variable

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Super_Stinger

#1 Mon May 07, 2012 11:48 am

Is it possible to store a function in a variable?

I am creating a button with xlib (the button being a struct) and i want to store the function in that button, so when that button is clicked or activated, it will follow through with the function thats stored inside that button

ramarren Administrator

#2 Mon May 07, 2012 12:06 pm

Re: Store a function in a variable

In Common Lisp you can access the function value of a binding with FUNCTION special operator or create an anonymous function with LAMBDA.

You can read a more explanatory explanation than the specification in Practical Common Lisp.