Clojure Programming
Chas Emerick, Brian Carper, Christophe Grand
The Clojure language offers a practical alternative for solving demanding problems, using existing Java libraries, frameworks, and services.
Score based on developer article recommendations — not sales data or reviews.
🟢 Developer Verdict
A solid, practical guide to Clojure programming, detailing its use for demanding problems and integration with Java ecosystems.
Read this if
- ✓ You are learning Clojure and want a thorough, practical guide.
- ✓ You need to integrate Clojure with existing Java libraries and services.
- ✓ You seek to solve complex problems using a Lisp on the JVM.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You are looking for an introductory guide to functional programming.
- ✗ You prefer a book focused on advanced JVM performance tuning.
- ✗ You expect hands-on coding exercises or project-based tutorials.
📊 Why Developers Recommend
It provides practical, applicable knowledge for everyday development.
It focuses on effective patterns and real-world best practices.
Praised for its breadth and depth, covering a wide range of topics that serve as both a learning resource and a long-term reference.
💬 What Developers Say
"Finally, we have the books that most people think of as "programming books."
— val_baca · My Suggested Reads · Jun 21, 2019
"Se você está buscando algo mais sólido, recomendo *Clojure Programming* de Chas Emerick"
— scovl · Clojure for the Brave and True · Feb 11, 2025
👤 Who Should Read This
Best for
- • Intermediate developers ready to go deeper
Less ideal for
- • Those who haven't written any code yet
- • Readers looking only for quick interview patterns
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