What is .scm?

.scm files are typically associated with Scheme source code. Scheme is a dialect of the Lisp programming language.

  • Scheme: .scm files contain the source code written in the Scheme programming language.

  • Source Code: This code is human-readable instructions that a computer can then execute.

  • Lisp: Scheme is a dialect of Lisp, known for its functional programming paradigm and symbolic processing capabilities.

  • Text Editors: .scm files can be opened and edited using text editors or integrated development environments (IDEs) that support Scheme syntax highlighting and debugging.

  • Compilers/Interpreters: To run the code within a .scm file, you would need a Scheme interpreter or compiler.