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Clojure-Java Interop: A Better Java than Java
Summary
Stuart Dabbs Halloway, after reviewing Clojure’s syntax comparing it with Java, explains how Clojure-Java interoperability works. He then talks about the need for simplicity in languages, attempting to prove that Clojure is a simpler language, and consequently better, than Java.
Bio
Stuart Halloway is a co-founder of Relevance, Inc. and is the author of “Programming Clojure”, “Component Development for the Java Platform” and “Rails for Java Developers”. He regularly speaks at industry events including the No Fluff, Just Stuff Java Symposiums, the Pragmatic Studio, RubyConf, and RailsConf.
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Community comments
Best talk I've seen from Stu on Clojure (and I've watched nearly all)
by Donald Parish,
Wow!
by Daniel Phelps,
Best talk I've seen from Stu on Clojure (and I've watched nearly all)
by Donald Parish,
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I like how he keeps the audience involved by asking questions, the way you would in a discussion one-on-one, instead of just lecturing. His presentations, and Rich Hickey's are a great way to learn about Clojure
Wow!
by Daniel Phelps,
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What a fantastic speaker. Great job, Stuart.