Chapter 8: Leveraging Pedestal for High-Performance Web Services

In this section

• 8.1 Introduction to Pedestal
  • Pedestal's Architecture and Components
    Explore the architecture and components of Pedestal, a high-performance Clojure web framework. Learn about its core components, design philosophy, and comparisons with other frameworks.
  • Pedestal for High-Performance Web Services: When to Use It
    Explore the scenarios where Pedestal excels, focusing on high-throughput applications and microservices architectures.
• 8.2 Setting Up a Pedestal Project
  • Project Configuration for Pedestal: Setting Up Your Clojure Web Service
    Learn how to configure a Pedestal project using Leiningen, understand dependencies, and explore the project structure for effective enterprise integration.
  • Service Creation Basics: Building Efficient Services with Pedestal
    Learn the fundamentals of creating services with Pedestal, including defining routes, setting up servers, and enabling hot reloading for efficient development.
• 8.3 Working with Interceptors
  • Interceptor Chain in Pedestal: Enhancing Request/Response Processing
    Explore the interceptor chain in Pedestal, a powerful tool for managing request and response processing in Clojure web applications. Learn about execution flow, built-in interceptors, and best practices.
  • Creating Custom Interceptors in Pedestal: A Comprehensive Guide
    Explore the intricacies of creating custom interceptors in Pedestal, focusing on their structure, state management, and practical applications in enterprise integration.
• 8.4 Asynchronous and Synchronous Endpoints
  • Handling Streaming Responses in Clojure with Pedestal
    Explore techniques for handling streaming responses in Clojure using Pedestal, including chunked responses and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time communication.
  • WebSockets and Real-Time Communication with Clojure's Pedestal
    Explore how to implement WebSockets and real-time communication using Clojure's Pedestal framework, including setup, use cases, and security considerations.
• 8.5 Scaling and Performance Optimization
  • Load Testing and Benchmarking for High-Performance Clojure Web Services
    Explore comprehensive strategies for load testing and benchmarking Clojure web services using tools like Apache JMeter, Gatling, and k6. Learn how to design effective tests, measure performance metrics, and optimize your applications for enterprise-grade performance.
  • Optimizing Performance in Pedestal Applications
    Explore advanced techniques for tuning Pedestal applications, including resource management, caching strategies, and profiling tools to enhance performance.