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I finally released my full stack Clojure framework: Coast on Clojure, tepid response so far probably because the community doesn’t really like frameworks, but I

• vemv 9y ago
  Cool! Will have an in-depth look at it as I also love both Rails and Clojure (which can get you strange looks from both camps). TBH I have pretty clear that my next Clojure project will use https://github.com/arachne-framework https://github.com/arachne-framework given its robust architecture / baked-in best-practices. But yeah always valuable to know how are people writing their backends.
  • spiralganglion 9y ago
    I have mixed feelings about Arachne. I like the stated purpose, and agree that there's many reasons for a Rails-like framework to exist in Clojure. But Luke seemingly hasn't worked on it in months. It seems like the project is in limbo — it's not finished enough to be usable, and it's not finished enough for other folks with time and willingness to lend a hand. Bummer.
    • vemv 9y ago
      Yeah just realised that... Last time I checked it seemed alive, now not so much. Fingers crossed
• spiralganglion 9y ago
  [Edit] Here's the link for others who are curious: http://coastonclojure.com http://coastonclojure.com Yay for Clojure frameworks! I've done the framework thing, and I've done the library thing, and there is absolutely room and reason for both. I'll take a look at this and keep it in mind when I start my next project. Good name, by the way.
  • swlkr 9y ago
    Haha thanks, definitely taking an alliteration heavy approach, just like my inspiration, Ruby on Rails