Compojure

Compojure is a lightweight routing library for Clojure web applications, built on top of the Ring specification. It provides a concise DSL (Domain-Specific Language) for defining URL routes and handling HTTP requests, making it easy to create RESTful APIs and web services. It is commonly used in combination with other Clojure web libraries to build full-stack applications.

Also known as: Compojure-clj, Compojure DSL, Clojure Compojure, Compojure routing, Compojure web framework

Why learn Compojure?

Developers should learn Compojure when building web applications or APIs in Clojure, as it simplifies routing and request handling with a clean, functional approach. It is ideal for projects requiring rapid development of RESTful services, microservices, or small to medium-sized web apps where Clojure's immutability and concurrency features are beneficial. Use cases include API backends, data processing pipelines, and real-time web applications.

Learning Resources

• docs: Compojure GitHub Repository
• tutorial: Clojure for the Brave and True - Web Development with Compojure
• docs: Compojure Official Documentation
• course: Building Web Applications with Clojure - Coursera Course
• video: Compojure Tutorial on YouTube