1.9 Setting the Value of a Variable =================================== There are several ways by which a variable can be given a value. One of the ways is to use either the function ‘set’ or the function ‘setq’. Another way is to use ‘let’ (let). (The jargon for this process is to “bind” a variable to a value.) The following sections not only describe how ‘set’ and ‘setq’ work but also illustrate how arguments are passed.
· Using set Setting values. · Using setq Setting a quoted value. · Counting Using ‘setq’ to count.