Beating the Averages
paulgraham.com·Saved Mar 14, 2026AI Summary
The article discusses the author's experience using Lisp to build a startup called Viaweb in 1995. It argues that Lisp, though often overlooked for practical use, provides a significant advantage in software development due to its power and efficiency, enabling startups to outperform competitors.
Key Points
- Viaweb was one of the first web-based applications.
- Lisp can make you a better programmer.
- Choosing the right technology is crucial for startups.
Topics & Entities
ViawebLispRobert MorrisEric RaymondPythonJavaCPerl
Description
April 2001, rev. April 2003
Short link: save.ink/s/emkglQhi1r
This snapshot was saved on Mar 14, 2026. Content may have changed since then. Save another page