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Practical Clojure

By:Luke VanderHart; Stuart Sierra
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781430272311
eText ISBN:9781430272304
Edition:0
Copyright:2010
Format:Page Fidelity

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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 software transactional memory (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 languages Detailed explanation of Clojure’s special features Examples of real-world tasks that are well-suited to Clojure’s capabilities, starting with simple tasks and moving on to more complex applications