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racket-programmer

Guide Racket programming with Language-Oriented Programming, contracts, and macros.

8|Updated Nov 29, 2025
Search Tags:#functional programming#macros#contracts#lisp#racket#language-oriented programming#typed racket
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pyroxin/opinionated-claude-skills --skill racket-programmer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: racket-programmer
Source: https://github.com/Pyroxin/opinionated-claude-skills/tree/main/opinionated-lisp-development/skills/racket-programmer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pyroxin/opinionated-claude-skills --skill racket-programmer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance on Racket programming, focusing on its unique paradigms like Language-Oriented Programming (LOP), robust contract systems, and powerful macro capabilities, enabling developers to write more expressive, correct, and maintainable Racket code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Language-Oriented Programming: Understand how to build solutions as languages, not just libraries, for domain-specific notation and compile-time error detection.
  • Contracts and Blame: Implement executable specifications at module boundaries to ensure correctness and pinpoint errors.
  • Advanced Macro System: Leverage syntax/parse for production-ready macros with clear error messages and reusable syntax classes.
  • Structs vs. Classes: Make informed decisions on when to use Racket's lightweight structs or its object-oriented class system.
  • Typed Racket: Understand when and how to apply static typing for performance and maintainability.
  • Use Case: When developing a complex domain-specific language (DSL) in Racket, this Skill guides you on designing the language's syntax, implementing robust contracts for its components, and leveraging macros for compile-time transformations.

Quick Start

Use the racket-programmer skill to understand how to implement contracts for public module APIs.

Frequently Asked Questions about racket-programmer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How does Language-Oriented Programming in Racket differ from standard library design?▼

Language-Oriented Programming in Racket constructs domain-specific languages rather than standard libraries, providing custom notation and compile-time error detection for specific problem domains.

How do I implement executable contracts at module boundaries in Racket?▼

Racket contracts are implemented at module boundaries to define executable specifications, ensuring correctness by monitoring interactions and pinpointing blame when invalid data crosses the boundary.

What is the best way to create production-ready macros in Racket?▼

Production-ready macros in Racket are best built using the `syntax/parse` module, which enables clear compile-time error messages and reusable syntax classes for complex transformations.

When should I use structs versus classes in Racket?▼

Structs in Racket should be used for lightweight, passive data representation, whereas the object-oriented class system is suited for stateful entities requiring inheritance and polymorphism.

Can I apply static typing to a functional Racket project for better maintainability?▼

Typed Racket allows you to apply static typing to functional Racket projects, incrementally adding type safety to improve performance and maintainability across modules.

How do I integrate Racket projects into a CI/CD pipeline?▼

Racket projects can achieve production readiness by integrating testing and module deployment into CI/CD pipelines, utilizing Racket's tooling to automate builds and enforce contract specifications.

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