Chapter 10: Build Tools and Dependency Management with Leiningen

In this section

• 10.1 Introduction to Leiningen
  • Leiningen vs. Other Build Tools: A Comprehensive Comparison
    Explore the features, benefits, and comparisons of Leiningen with other build tools like Boot and Maven in the Clojure ecosystem.
  • Clojure project.clj Configuration: A Comprehensive Guide
    Explore the intricacies of configuring the project.clj file in Clojure projects, including dependencies, plugins, and profiles for enterprise integration.
• 10.2 Dependency Management
  • Specifying Dependencies and Repositories in Clojure: Mastering Dependency Management
    Learn how to effectively manage dependencies and repositories in Clojure projects using Leiningen, including syntax, snapshots, releases, and private repositories.
  • Clojure Leiningen Profiles: Environment-Specific Configurations
    Explore how to effectively use Leiningen profiles for environment-specific configurations in Clojure projects, including defining, merging, and using profiles for development, testing, and production.
• 10.3 Plugins and Extensions
  • Popular Leiningen Plugins: Enhance Your Clojure Development Workflow
    Explore the most popular Leiningen plugins like lein-ring, lein-figwheel, and lein-environ, and learn how to integrate them into your Clojure projects for efficient development.
  • Writing Custom Plugins for Leiningen: Enhance Your Clojure Workflow
    Learn how to create, define tasks, and deploy custom Leiningen plugins to streamline and enhance your Clojure development workflow.
• 10.4 Task Automation
  • Leiningen Common Tasks: Clean, Compile, Test for Clojure Development
    Explore the essential Leiningen tasks for Clojure development, including clean, compile, and test, along with insights into custom task execution and automation scripts.
  • Continuous Integration Workflows for Clojure Projects: Integrating Leiningen with CI Tools
    Explore how to integrate Leiningen tasks into CI tools like Jenkins and Travis CI, automate testing and reporting, and deploy artifacts to repositories in Clojure projects.
• 10.5 Packaging and Deploying Applications
  • Creating Uberjars: A Comprehensive Guide for Clojure Developers
    Explore the concept of uberjars in Clojure, learn how to create them using Leiningen, and understand their advantages for deployment in enterprise environments.
  • Integrating Clojure Applications with Deployment Tools
    Explore the integration of Clojure applications with deployment tools, focusing on deployment pipelines, Dockerization, and environment configuration for seamless enterprise integration.