On Emacs + Slime with sbcl, once I define a function (or more) in a file I have two choices:
- Evaluation: e.g. with C-M-x eval-defun
- Compilation: e.g. with C-c M-k compile-file
The second one produces a .fasl file, too.
What are the differences between the two?
What's going on under the hood when I compile a definition / a file?
What are the Pros and Cons of each one?