Practical Clojure
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Practical Clojure
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Apress, c2010
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Includes index
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Description
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
Table of Contents
The Clojure Way
The Clojure Environment
Controlling Program Flow
Data in Clojure
Sequences
State Management
Namespaces and Libraries
Metadata
Multimethods and Hierarchies
Java Interoperability
Parallel Programming
Macros and Metaprogramming
Datatypes and Protocols
Performance
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