Writing a Lisp JIT Interpreter with GraalVM Truffle
Summary
This article surveys building a Lisp JIT interpreter using GraalVM Truffle, covering core concepts like partial evaluation, speculative compilation, and runtime macros. It also discusses DSL-driven node generation, frame management with VirtualFrame/MaterializedFrame, and techniques for inlining and sharing ASTs across closures, offering practical guidance for dynamic language implementations.