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> The entire syntax for Clojure fits in a single line. But some of us absolutely don't like this syntax. The small bits of Java in the article are very readabl

by p0nce 6y ago

> The entire syntax for Clojure fits in a single line. But some of us absolutely don't like this syntax. The small bits of Java in the article are very readable in comparison.

jhomedall 6y ago
Nobody likes Lisp syntax initially. That goes away after working with it for a short while.
- oblio 6y ago
  I guess that's a hurdle the vast majority of developers never cross :-)
- p0nce 6y ago
  I didn't say the dislike was deserved! But there is a "norm" and to depart from it you need to bring something very valuable.
keymone 6y ago
There’s a balance to be struck between conciseness and readability. Don’t be terse as APL and don’t be as verbose as Java. Clojure hits the sweet spot for me, it’s subjective ofc.
- lbj 6y ago
  I agree. Although J has always had a certain pull on me :)
G4BB3R 6y ago
I disliked the syntax, but was very curious why lots of devs were fascinated by it. Started to study Lisp/Clojure in 2015 and used more and more, and nowadays I love it.