Questions tagged [lisp]

Questions relating to editing code in Lisp-like languages (i.e., Common Lisp, Scheme and similar), and working with Lisp read-eval-print loops. Questions about specific languages should use the tag for that language (e.g., [common-lisp], [guile]). Note that Emacs's Lisp dialect is Emacs Lisp, with the tag [elisp].

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When/why should I use progn?

I have seen progn being used quite a lot as I browse the configuration files of experienced Emacs users. I found this nice explanation of progn, but what I am really curious about is, what is the benefit of using this function? Take for example this…
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