Welcome to the fifth episode of "Clojure in product. Would you do it again?" Our guest, Jeffy, Lead Backend Developer at HolidayPirates, joins hosts Vadym Kostiuk and Artem Barmin. With 18 years of web development experience, Jeffy shares his journey into Clojure, which he adopted as the primary language for his team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We touch upon the significance of keeping software simple and focused, advocating for a balance between pure functions and stateful code. As Jeffy reflects on his experience in hiring for niche technologies like Clojure, he shares strategies for identifying passionate developers willing to embrace this unique language.

Worth your attention:

• Search & Book Your Dream Holiday: https://www.holidaypirates.com
• Getting Clojure: Build Your Functional Skills One Idea at a Time: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-Clojure-Russ-Olsen/dp/1680503006
• Russ Olsen: http://russolsen.com
• Learn Reitit and Clojure: https://www.learnreitit.com/
• Calva User Guide: https://calva.io/
• Mastering Clojure Macros: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Clojure-Macros-Cleaner-Smarter/dp/1941222226/ref=asc_df_1941222226/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15871465362452006113&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044966&hvtargid=pla-2281435176618&psc=1&mcid=b0e47956d53335e3b589ce46caaa25cd&hvocijid=15871465362452006113-1941222226-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1
• Freshcode Clojure team: https://www.freshcodeit.com/services/clojure-development-company