Common Lisp can read and write s-expressions from files. It can also compile source files and load files (both source and compiled).
The syntax for Common Lisp is standardized. Thus a lot of data may be shipped either in text or compiled files. Several implementations can also create snapshots of the runtime memory. A few domains use CL s-expressions (or a subset of that) as language syntax or as a data syntax.
Distributed Lisp applications exist, but may not use text to exchange data. For example there is a defined CORBA mapping for Common Lisp, which enabled Common Lisp software to take part in distributed software using a standard, which allows mixed language software.
Common Lisp can read and write s-expressions from files. It can also compile source files and load files (both source and compiled).
The syntax for Common Lisp is standardized. Thus a lot of data may be shipped either in text or compiled files. Several implementations can also create snapshots of the runtime memory. A few domains use CL s-expressions (or a subset of that) as language syntax or as a data syntax.
Distributed Lisp applications exist, but may not use text to exchange data. For example there is a defined CORBA mapping for Common Lisp, which enabled Common Lisp software to take part in distributed software using a standard, which allows mixed language software.