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Becoming a Functional Programmer with Clojure
Gain insights into Clojure’s functional programming principles and Java integration. Discover its succinct grammar, reusability and wide industry adoption while exploring practical coding examples.
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47 Lessons
10h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- An understanding of functional programming features and its applications
- Familiarity with different data structures, both ordered and unordered, and manipulating them in Clojure
- A working knowledge of the core components and fundamental libraries of Clojure
- Hands-on experience solving algorithms and imaginary scenarios using Clojure
- Familiarity with concurrent and parallel programming, learning how to work with futures, delays, promises, and mutable references
- A working knowledge of software quality with Clojure, including unit testing, code conventions, and good practices
Learning Roadmap
2.
Functional Programming (FP)
Functional Programming (FP)
Look at paradigms, core concepts, recursion, and side effects in functional programming.
3.
A Short History of Clojure
A Short History of Clojure
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Delve into Clojure's history, design philosophy, key features, and industry impact.
4.
Data Structures
Data Structures
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Break down the steps to understand Clojure's immutable, efficient, and unique data structures.
5.
Functions
Functions
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Explore Clojure functions, flow control, laziness, data transformation, and advanced challenges.
6.
Multimethods, Protocols, Records, and Namespaces
Multimethods, Protocols, Records, and Namespaces
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Implement flexible polymorphism using multimethods, protocols, records, and namespaces in Clojure.
7.
Clojure and Its Macros
Clojure and Its Macros
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Build on Clojure's macros, creating them, enhancing readability with threading macros, practical challenges included.
8.
Concurrency and Parallelism Support
Concurrency and Parallelism Support
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Step through Clojure’s concurrency tools, managing state with threads, futures, and mutable references.
9.
Clojure Unit Testing
Clojure Unit Testing
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Get started with unit testing in Clojure, using `clojure.test` for comprehensive validation.
10.
Java Interop
Java Interop
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Examine leveraging Java libraries, key Java classes, and solving balanced brackets in Clojure.
11.
Writing a Clean Clojure Code
Writing a Clean Clojure Code
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Break down the steps to write clean, maintainable, and extensible Clojure code.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Clojure, a robust functional programming language, employs the principle of pure coding to enhance code encapsulation, reusability, test coverage, and system maintenance. Its succinct grammar further enhances its capabilities.
Throughout this course, you will delve into the core tenets of functional programming. This foundation ensures a comprehensive grasp of the rationale behind Clojure's approach. You will also immerse yourself in Clojure coding, exploring captivating and illuminating subjects that define its unique functional nature. Moreover, you’ll gain insights into the formidable tools that Clojure seamlessly integrates, including Java libraries.
Clojure stands as a premier choice among functional programming languages. It leverages the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), enjoys wide adoption in the tech industry, and boasts a straightforward setup. Its accelerated learning curve has propelled its growth in the market, making it an invaluable asset for learners to acquire.
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