8.3 Managing State with Atoms

In this section

• 8.3.1 Creating and Using Atoms
  Learn how to create and use Atoms in Clojure to manage state with detailed instructions and examples.
• 8.3.2 Updating Atom State with `swap!` and `reset!`
  Explore how to manage state in Clojure using atoms with `swap!` and `reset!`. Learn about atomic updates, contention handling, and practical use cases for Java developers transitioning to functional programming.
• 8.3.3 Practical Scenarios for Atoms
  Explore practical use cases for Clojure atoms such as counters, caches, and configuration settings, detailing scenarios where atom utilization is advantageous.