Clojure 1.12: Community Engagement and New Features

This chapter explores the motivations and processes behind the changes in Clojure 1.12, focusing on community feedback and the importance of communication with developers. It highlights new interop features, including method values and enhancements for beginners, like 'param tags', aimed at improving clarity and usability. The conversation also addresses the challenges of managing method overloads and the iterative design process that shaped these developments.