Discover the superpowers of Clojure and ClojureScript in this 32-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2023. Explore the fundamental approaches of Clojure, delve into data-driven development, and learn how it enhances reliability, development speed, debugging, and live-patching. Witness practical demonstrations of the editor + REPL workflow, featuring a browser application in ClojureScript and its server counterpart in Clojure. Gain insights into JavaScript and Java interoperability through live examples. Conclude with an introduction to Babashka, a GraalVM-based Clojure implementation ideal for scripts, serverless functions, and beginners. Access the interactive presentation as a web document for a comprehensive understanding of Clojure's capabilities in modern development.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
lisp
Why should we have another language
Are we using the right approaches
What is data
Clojure literals
Function calls
Consistency
Bigger
Wrapper
New route
Threaded macro
Socket address
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