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I've been trying to move towards ClojureScript for a while, but there are so few introductory resources out there that allow you to navigate between the Clojure
by cnp 12y ago
I've been trying to move towards ClojureScript for a while, but there are so few introductory resources out there that allow you to navigate between the Clojure world and the JavaScript world in a way that makes sense to people who come from JS backgrounds exclusively.
I wish OReileys would issue an expanded version of their Intro ClojureScript book!
- malvosenior 12y agoIt's definitely a lot to take on. I'd probably start with just plain Clojure to learn the syntax and how to do functional programming, then look into ClojureScript. Get comfortable using Lein and editing your project.clj, then check out this plugin: https://github.com/emezeske/lein-cljsbuild https://github.com/emezeske/lein-cljsbuild It's a big investment but learning Lisp will repay you. There's tons of classic CS literature that you'll now be able to unlock and immutability really is the future, so it's good to start getting acquainted with it.
- cnp 12y agoTotally. Since I started following React and digging into various links and resources the FP paradigm is really starting to make sense in terms of long-term benefit. Time for the next step, however.
- undershirt 12y agoI've been learning CLJS for a couple months. Here's a syntax guide and a list of resources I've used: https://github.com/shaunlebron/ClojureScript-Syntax-in-15-minutes https://github.com/shaunlebron/ClojureScript-Syntax-in-15-mi...