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Keywords are self-evaluating objects with a convenient read syntax that makes them easy to type.
Guile’s keyword support conforms to R5RS, and adds a (switchable) read
syntax extension to permit keywords to begin with : as well as
#:, or to end with :.
| • Why Use Keywords?: | Motivation for keyword usage. | |
| • Coding With Keywords: | How to use keywords. | |
| • Keyword Read Syntax: | Read syntax for keywords. | |
| • Keyword Procedures: | Procedures for dealing with keywords. |