Common lisp object system


language
(CLOS) An object-oriented extension to Common LISP, based on generic functions, multiple inheritance, declarative method combination and a meta-object protocol. A descendant of CommonLoops and based on Symbolics FLAVORS and Xerox LOOPS, among others.
See also PCL.
[“Common LISP Object System Specification X3J13 Document 88-002R”, D.G. Bobrow et al, SIGPLAN Notices 23, Sep 1988].
(1994-11-30)

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