Don't write a wrapper when using a Java lib. Just use it directly. Now the next person coming in just has to use it, no need to understand the wrapper and exten

Don't write a wrapper when using a Java lib. Just use it directly. Now the next person coming in just has to use it, no need to understand the wrapper and extend it. Interop is a first class feature specifically for that reason. For the rest, I can only say that I don't understand the sentiment. It's true what you say about lots of Clojure libs, they were one off projects from someone and work has stopped on them. But I am able to move fast and ship with Clojure. For me, I can actually move faster with it. That's one of my main reasons for liking it so much. There's a Java lib for everything complex. And there's a quality Clojure lib for everything common. I've never not found what I needed. And in general, I don't need as many things because the core libs are so full featured. I'm not trying to deny your experience. It just makes me curious how my experience can be so different and almost opposite. That's why I've concluded that it's just not for everyone. It seems you are either a FPer or you aren't. And you are either a Lisper or you aren't. And with Clojure, you have to be both a Lisper and a FPer.