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Keywords are self-evaluating objects with a convenient read syntax that makes them easy to type.
Guile’s keyword support conforms to R5RS, and adds a (switchable) read
syntax extension to permit keywords to begin with :
as well as
#:
, or to end with :
.
• Why Use Keywords?: | Motivation for keyword usage. | |
• Coding With Keywords: | How to use keywords. | |
• Keyword Read Syntax: | Read syntax for keywords. | |
• Keyword Procedures: | Procedures for dealing with keywords. |