Clojure in Product. Would you do it again?
Freshcode
Real-life product stories and insights from top Clojure leaders.We launched this podcast because we're fascinated by a paradox: Clojure is an exceptional language with a powerful philosophy behind it, yet it remains relatively niche in the industry. By talking to teams who've actually implemented Clojure in production, we're trying to understand this disconnect.Is there something fundamental limiting Clojure's adoption, or is it just circumstantial?Through conversations with people, who've taken the leap and built real systems with Clojure, we're exploring whether they would "do it again" — and more importantly, why or why not. We're hoping these real-world stories can help understand Clojure's place in the industry and perhaps shed light on its future potential.Visit our podcast page: freshcodeit.com/podcast
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Dec 3, 2024 • 56min
Episode 2. We choose the best tool for the job, with Adam Tornhill, CodeScene
Adam Tornhill, founder of CodeScene and author of "Your Code as a Crime Scene," dives into the world of Clojure and software development. He shares his team's journey adopting Clojure, discussing challenges like performance and investor perceptions. Tornhill emphasizes the importance of technical decision-making and managing technical debt. He also explores the role of AI in coding and the value of documentation. Plus, he touches on onboarding challenges for newcomers to Clojure, advocating for better mentorship in the programming community.
Nov 27, 2024 • 41min
Episode 1. Now we are writing in Clojure, with Kalle Korhonen, Quuppa
Kalle Korhonen, CPO at Quuppa, brings his expertise to the discussion on integrating Clojure into a Java-based system. He shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to Clojure and ClojureScript, touching on architecture, team collaboration, and the adoption of domain-specific languages. Kalle also delves into the unique recruitment dynamics for Clojure projects, emphasizing the value of familiarity with Clojure libraries. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on AI's future role in programming, focusing on the necessity of contextual input.
