Becoming a Functional Programmer with Clojure

Learn a strong functional programming language like Clojure with a deep understanding of concepts, mindset, and code conventions.

Intermediate

47 Lessons

10h

Certificate of Completion

Learn a strong functional programming language like Clojure with a deep understanding of concepts, mindset, and code conventions.

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This course includes

1 Project
127 Playgrounds
9 Challenges
7 Quizzes

This course includes

1 Project
127 Playgrounds
9 Challenges
7 Quizzes

Course Overview

Clojure, a robust functional programming language, employs the principle of pure coding to enhance code encapsulation, reusability, test coverage, and system maintenance. Its succinct grammar further enhances its capabilities. Throughout this course, you will delve into the core tenets of functional programming. This foundation ensures a comprehensive grasp of the rationale behind Clojure's approach. You will also immerse yourself in Clojure coding, exploring captivating and illuminating subjects that defi...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Functional Programming

What You'll Learn

An understanding of functional programming features and its applications

Familiarity with different data structures, both ordered and unordered, and manipulating them in Clojure

A working knowledge of the core components and fundamental libraries of Clojure

Hands-on experience solving algorithms and imaginary scenarios using Clojure

Familiarity with concurrent and parallel programming, learning how to work with futures, delays, promises, and mutable references

A working knowledge of software quality with Clojure, including unit testing, code conventions, and good practices

What You'll Learn

An understanding of functional programming features and its applications

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Course Content

1

Introduction

2

Functional Programming (FP)

3

A Short History of Clojure

4

Data Structures

5

Functions

6

Multimethods, Protocols, Records, and Namespaces

5 Lessons

7

Clojure and Its Macros

5 Lessons

8

Concurrency and Parallelism Support

5 Lessons

9

Clojure Unit Testing

3 Lessons

10

Java Interop

3 Lessons

11

Writing a Clean Clojure Code

2 Lessons

Bank Account Activities

Project

12

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Course Author

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