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Jolt is a Clojure compiler that targets Chez Scheme, producing small, self-contained native binaries without the JVM. It challenges the assumption that Clojure’s identity depends on its runtime. For developers, it means fast startup, tiny deploys, and the same powerful semantics. The real disruption: the JVM was always optional.
Jolt, a Clojure compiler running on Chez Scheme, proves that Clojure’s soul is its syntax and macros, not the JVM. It delivers native executables with instant startup and minimal footprint, liberating Clojure from its platform baggage and opening a new path for the language’s future.
The SQL vs. ORM debate is a distraction. The real enemy is the cognitive tax of switching between your programming language and your database language. HugSQL solves this not by hiding SQL, but by making it a native, readable dialect inside Clojure. It’s a masterclass in eliminating context-switching friction for any developer.
If you love Emacs but hate the clunky, imperative reality of Emacs Lisp, you’re not alone. Cljbang.el is a zero-dependency hack that lets you embed Clojure-like syntax directly into your editor. It proves that in legacy environments, incremental adoption of modern functional idioms beats wholesale replacement every time.
Your DevOps automation fails not because of bad scripting or transient failures, but because it lacks idempotency. The Green library for Clojure enforces idempotent CLI design from the start, turning unpredictable scripts into reliable state declarations. This article explains why idempotency is the missing principle in infrastructure automation and how it eliminates the anxiety of running commands twice.