HI Eugen,
This remembers me
https://markmail.org/message/m4zdgpvrub5k2hed (did not re-read) and sounds like a good idea to me. Even if I don't think I'll offer
any support...for now...
Jacques
Le 18/01/2021 à 11:54, Eugen Stan a écrit :
> Hello,
>
> I would like to explore (and in the future propose for addition ?!) a Clojure service engine implementation.
>
> I would like to ask for feedback on this topic. Guidance as to how approach this process is very much appreciated.
>
> I use Clojure as my daily language and it has IMO a lot of feature that make it a great language. I would very much like to have the ability to
> write OFBiz services (and other components) using Clojure.
>
> Arguments for Clojure:
>
> - a single library with VERY good backward compatibility - Clojure (lisps in general) hasn't change much
> - it is dynamic like Groovy
> - has immutable data structures by default - a big win for developing safe code
> - seamless inter-op with Java and JVM languages
> - a very nice development experience using the REPL
> - simple syntax - once you get the hang of lisp style
>
>
> Clojure uses Maps, Sets and sequences (Collections) to process data so it is an excellent fit since services use map arguments.
>
>
> I will explore this and see the integration points that we have.
> For starters, I would like to be able to use a Clojure function as a service.
>
>
> Regards,
Locked
