Practical Clojure

This book is the first definitive reference for the Clojure language, providing both an introduction to functional programming in general and a more specific introduction to Clojure’s features. This book demonstrates the use of the language through examples, including features such as STM and immutability, which may be new to programmers coming from other languages. Overview of functional programming and description of what sets Clojure apart from other languagesDetailed explanation of Clojure’s special featuresExamples of real-world tasks that are well-suited to Clojure’s capabilities, starting with simple tasks and moving on to more complex applicationsWhat you’ll learnWhat Clojure is—more than just another LispHow to set up a Clojure environmentThe structure and syntax of a Clojure programJava interoperabilityHow to use Clojure for real-world tasksCommon idioms of Clojure codeWho is this book for?There are two audiences for this book: any technical person desiring to know what Clojure is and why they might want to use it, and any programmer desiring to learn and use the language. The goals of these two audiences mesh nicely, given that Clojure has several new, cutting-edge features that programmers are unlikely to have encountered before.