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Guile’s core language is Scheme, and a lot can be achieved simply by using Guile to write and run Scheme programs — as opposed to having to dive into C code. In this part of the manual, we explain how to use Guile in this mode, and describe the tools that Guile provides to help you with script writing, debugging, and packaging your programs for distribution.
For detailed reference information on the variables, functions, and so on that make up Guile’s application programming interface (API), see API Reference.
| • Guile Scheme | Guile’s implementation of Scheme. | |
| • Invoking Guile | Selecting optional features when starting Guile. | |
| • Guile Scripting | How to write Guile scripts. | |
| • Using Guile Interactively | Guile’s REPL features. | |
| • Using Guile in Emacs | Guile and Emacs. | |
| • Using Guile Tools | A guild of scheming wizards. | |
| • Installing Site Packages | Installing Scheme code. | |
| • Distributing Guile Code | Building and distributing your code. |