Clojure Corner by Flexiana

Welcome to Clojure Corner!In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Miller, a key figure in the Clojure community with decades of experience in software development.Alex has been building software since 1995, working across the entire product lifecycle. His journey spans languages like C++, Java, and Clojure, with a strong passion for creating software that people truly use and benefit from. Beyond development, he’s also the creator of the Strange Loop Conference, as well as Clojure/West and Lambda Jam all important events in the developer community.

In this new episode of Clojure Corner, we sat down with Bruce Hauman, Senior Software Engineer and the creator of Figwheel, for an interesting and in-depth conversation about the present and future of software development. We explored topics including: Innovations in ClojureThe evolution of LLMs and modern coding practicesWhy understanding code still matters in the age of AICapitalism, AI, and human capabilityBehavior-Driven Development with AIThe future of game development and AIThe future of code generationThe intersection of art and technology and more

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jacob O’Bryant, software engineer and Clojurist for a practical conversation about building software, frameworks, and recommender systems. 🎙️ Topics we cover: BIF frameworks: where they came from and how they evolvedEntrepreneurship vs. invention: Jacob’s personal pathRecommender systems: how they work and why they’re difficultThe future of recommender systems and AIExploration vs. exploitation in recommendation systemsThe move toward long-form contentNew ideas in energy optimization softwareBest practices for XTDB 2 and more...

In today's episode, we talked with Julien Bille - Lead Product Developer and one of the well-known people in the Clojure community. We covered: Transaction from scale to ClojureBuilding a New AI-Driven News ReaderChallenges in Web Scraping and RSS FeedsDevelopment stack and testing strategiesAI integration in developmentReflections on AI and Clojure developmentThe importance of code quality in AI developmentThe future of AI in software development and more..

In today's episode, we talked with Christophe Grand, Co-founder and Principal Consultant, and one of the most respected voices in the Clojure community. We covered: Journey into ClojureThe developer’s identity and philosophyBuilding applications: approach and philosophySingle-page applications & preferencesClojureDart and internal systemsIdeal use cases for ClojureDartFront-end libraries & approachesLife beyond programming

In Today’s Clojure Corner Episode, we chat with Nathan Marz, founder of Red Planet Labs, about his journey, projects, and insights into modern software development. Here’s what we covered: Introducing Nathan Marz and Red Planet LabsExploring Distributed Systems and Apache StormUnderstanding Rama: A Scalable Backend FrameworkRama’s Productivity and Real-World ApplicationsCase Study: G+D Forward PublishingRama’s Architecture: Event-Driven and Incremental UpdatesData Management in Rama: PStates and DepotsHandling Failures and Catch-Up MechanismsExploring Micro-Batching Implementation

Welcome to Clojure Corner! In today’s episode, we chat with Jakub Holý—technical blogger, teacher, mentor, and passionate Clojure developer/DevOps engineer. Here’s what we covered: 🔹 Open Source Contribution & Community Engagement 🔹 Understanding Wolfram and Its Ecosystem 🔹 Wolfram Engine vs. Wolfram Language 🔹 Wolframite: Bridging Clojure and Wolfram 🔹 Unique Features of Wolfram 🔹 Clojure vs. Wolfram: Comparisons and Insights 🔹 Practical Applications & Use Cases 🔹 Exploring the Rama Programming Platform 🔹 Use Cases and Data Management in Rama 🔹 The Future of Frameworks & Community Support

In Today’s Clojure Corner Episode, we chat with Martin Kavalar, a Clojure developer, about his journey, projects, and insights into modern software development. Here’s what we covered: Transition from Physics to Software DevelopmentBuilding the Schafkopt Game: A journey of developmentChallenges in scientific software developmentData representation and Interactivity in SoftwareClojure and its application in Data ScienceIntegrating AI into development workflowsReflection on AI and Code qualityChallenges in AI generating codeExploring Clojure and Datomic

In today’s Clojure Corner episode, we chat with Ovi Stoica, a Clojure developer who builds fast MVPs for SaaS founders to test their products in the market. We talked about: Voice AI and Clojure developmentDevelopment stacks and providers for Voice AIChallenges with API reliability and latencyLocal vs. cloud deployment for AI modelsTranslation to Clojure: A personal journeyT he future of software development and AI toolsThe role of AI in software development and more...

In today’s Clojure Corner episode, we chat with Eric Dallo, maintainer of clojure-lsp, developer at Nubank, and recipient of Clojurists Together's 2025 Long-Term Funding. Topics we discussed: Understanding Language servers and the LSP ProtocolDynamic vs static Languages in language server implementationChallenges of implementing LSP for different languagesClojure Language server vs other languages serversExploring NixOS and its advantagesNixOS: A functional approach to package ManagementUpdating and Managing NixOSSetting up NixOS and customization and more..

In today’s Clojure Corner episode, we chat with Michiel Borkent, Clojure developer, author and maintainer of clj-kondo, babashka, SCI and squint.Topics Discussed The evolution of open-source contributionsChoosing projects and development intuitionComparing Squint and CherryDevelopment practices and testing strategiesFront-end vs. back-end development in ClojureExploring Clojure testing librariesAdopting new tools in development and more..

Welcome to Clojure Corner! We sat down with Oleksandr Yakushev, Clojure developer and recipient of Clojurists Together 2025 Long-Term Funding. Here’s a quick look at what we covered:Diverse contributions in ClojurePerformance optimization & toolingAI’s impact on developmentClojure’s compiler & bytecode insightsThe power of fast feedback loops and more...

In today’s Clojure Corner episode, we chat with Magnar Sveen, Clojure Developer at the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. Topics include:Introduction to Clojure and its unique appealThe Evolution of the Full-Stack Developer roleShifts in Testing and Development PracticesPair Programming and Team Dynamics for effective collaborationThe Intersection of Games and ProgrammingCreating Engaging Game Experiences and more...

In today's Clojure Corner episode, we chat with Allen Rohner, Founder and CTO of Griffin. Topics include:Introduction to Clojure and early experiencesWhy developers love ClojureClojure’s functional programming approachBuilding and scaling Griffin’s engineering teamTransitioning from Kafka to FoundationDBThe CTO’s role in a growing company and more..

In this episode of Clojure Corner, we sit down with Christian Johansen! Christian, a full-time Clojure developer at the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, brings years of experience across frontend, backend, and DevOps. As an active contributor to open-source software and a tech enthusiast. Topics include:Transitioning from monoliths to ClojureClojure vs. Java developmentFrontend with ClojureScript and JavaScript comparisonsReplicant: A new approach to UI developmentDaily workflows, pair programming, and open-source support

Welcome to this episode of Clojure Corner! Today, we chat with Chris Nuernberger, a seasoned expert with 20+ years of experience in cloud ML deployments, high-performance computing, 3D graphics, and functional programming. Topics include: Optimizing Clojure and its ecosystemClojure in scientific computing and game developmentClojure vs Python and JavaBuilding libraries for business challengesLessons from NVIDIA and APLBalancing microservices and monolithsThe role of AI in development

In this episode of Clojure Corner, we interview Daniel Slutsky, a mathematician, data science consultant, and co-organizer of #Scicloj, an open-source community dedicated to building a data science stack around Clojure. We covered topics including the impact of open source, probabilistic programming in Clojure, the Clojure and JVM ecosystem, community building, Clojure’s role in data science, and adopting Clojure within scientific fields.

In this episode of our Clojure Corner, we interview Kira McLean, a software developer with over 8 years of experience in full-stack web development, now focusing on data processing and visualization. Kira is an active contributor to Clojure’s data science community, securing over $33K in open-source grants, mentoring more than 100 learners, and creating libraries and guides important to the ecosystem. Tune in to hear more about her contributions and insights!

In this episode of our Clojure Corner, we are excited to present an insightful interview with Johnny Stevenson, also known as ‪@Practicalli‬ Johnny is a renowned author, mentor, broadcaster, and engineer with a deep passion for Clojure.

Welcome to this episode of Clojure Corner! In this interview, we sit down with Peter Strömberg a passionate Clojurian, developer tooling enthusiast, and creator of Calva. Peter shares his experiences as a contractor and contributor to Calva,

In this episode of Clojure Corner, we interview James Trunk, a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience. Starting as a software developer, James' passion for people, processes, and psychology led him into leadership roles. He has transformed teams and refined products in roles like Product Owner, CTO, and Head of Engineering. With board experience, he has also advised and coached C-level executives.

In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with David Nolen, a Lead ClojureScript developer since 2012 and a JavaScript developer since 2005, with a strong focus on web and mobile UI development. David led mobile and distributed systems teams at Vouch.io to successfully launch Toyota Motor North America's first digital key. In this interview, we dive deep into: David’s journey from film to programmingThe impact of interactive developmentDemand-driven architectures in web applicationsThe complexity of chess, Go, and programmingChallenges in ClojureScript developmentThe future direction of ClojureScript and more...Tune in to hear David’s insights on these fascinating topics and more!