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,
