From aa57e9afb5a003c437dd5e7214c557bdcd2cbb01 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justin Ethier Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:18:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Revisions --- README.md | 8 +++----- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 73a4900b..4c20199a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ [cyclone-scheme](http://github.com/justinethier/cyclone) -Cyclone is an experimental Scheme-to-C compiler that uses a variant of the [Cheney on the MTA](http://www.pipeline.com/~hbaker1/CheneyMTA.html) technique to implement full tail recursion, continuations, generational garbage collection, and native threads. Unlike previous Cheney on the MTA compilers, Cyclone allows execution of multiple native threads. A tracing garbage collector is used to manage the second-generation heap and perform major collections without "stopping the world". +Cyclone is an experimental Scheme-to-C compiler that uses a variant of the [Cheney on the MTA](http://www.pipeline.com/~hbaker1/CheneyMTA.html) technique to implement full tail recursion, continuations, and generational garbage collection. Unlike previous Cheney on the MTA compilers, Cyclone also allows execution of multiple native threads. A tracing garbage collector is used to manage the second-generation heap and perform major collections without "stopping the world". Getting Started --------------- @@ -38,18 +38,16 @@ Getting Started You can use [`rlwrap`](http://linux.die.net/man/1/rlwrap) to make the interpreter more friendly, EG: `rlwrap icyc`. -3. Read the documentation below for detailed information on how to use Cyclone. +3. Read the documentation below for more information on how to use Cyclone. Documentation ------------- The [User Manual](docs/User-Manual.md) covers in detail how to use Cyclone, and provides information and API documentation on the Scheme language features implemented by Cyclone. -The [Development Guide](docs/Development.md) contains instructions for hacking on Cyclone. - [Writing the Cyclone Scheme Compiler](docs/Writing-the-Cyclone-Scheme-Compiler.md) provides high-level details on how the compiler was written and how it works. -Finally, if you need a place to start learning the Scheme language try a classic textbook such as [Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs](https://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html). +Finally, if you need another resource to start learning the Scheme language please try a classic textbook such as [Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs](https://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html). License -------