Chapter 10: Practical Projects and Real-World Scenarios

In this section

• 10.1 Building a Web Application with Ring and Compojure
  • Setting Up Routes and Handlers in Clojure with Ring and Compojure
    Learn how to set up routes and handlers in Clojure using Ring and Compojure, essential for building web applications.
  • Middleware and State Management in Clojure Web Applications
    Explore middleware and state management in Clojure web applications using Ring. Learn about session management, logging, parameter parsing, and best practices for handling cookies, authentication, and authorization.
  • Serving Static Content and Templates in Clojure Web Applications
    Learn how to serve static files and use templating libraries like Selmer and Hiccup to create dynamic HTML content in Clojure web applications.
• 10.2 Data Processing Pipeline with Core.Async
  • Asynchronous Programming Concepts in Clojure: Mastering core.async for Efficient Concurrency
    Explore asynchronous programming in Clojure using the core.async library. Learn about channels, go blocks, and efficient thread communication to handle I/O-bound and concurrent tasks effectively.
  • Channel-Based Communication with Clojure's Core.Async: Mastering Asynchronous Data Flow
    Explore channel-based communication in Clojure using core.async, focusing on channel operations, pipelines, producer-consumer patterns, and error handling for scalable applications.
• 10.3 Automating Tasks with Clojure Scripts
  • Mastering Scripting with Clojure CLI Tools: Automate Tasks Efficiently
    Explore the power of Clojure CLI tools for scripting, automate tasks with ease, and manage dependencies seamlessly using deps.edn.
  • Filesystem and Process Interaction in Clojure: Mastering Java Interop
    Explore how to effectively interact with the filesystem and execute processes in Clojure using Java interoperability. Learn best practices for secure and reliable scripting.
• 10.4 Developing a RESTful API Service
  • Designing RESTful Endpoints with Pedestal in Clojure
    Explore how to design RESTful endpoints using Pedestal, a powerful framework for building web services in Clojure. Learn about interceptors, service maps, and handling JSON payloads.
  • Mastering JSON Handling and API Documentation in Clojure
    Explore advanced JSON handling with Cheshire, best practices for API structuring, and integrating Swagger for documentation in Clojure.
• 10.5 Lessons Learned and Best Practices
  • Common Pitfalls in Clojure Development: Avoiding Common Mistakes for Java Engineers
    Explore common pitfalls in Clojure development, including namespace conflicts, memory leaks, and debugging challenges, with strategies to overcome them.
  • Optimizing Clojure Code for Maintainability: Best Practices and Techniques
    Explore essential strategies for enhancing the maintainability of Clojure code, focusing on readability, refactoring, and collaborative development practices.