The Eric Normand Podcast

Is Clojure a language for hipsters?

Dec 14, 2020
Dive into the world of Clojure, where stereotypes of 'language hipsters' are unpacked. Discover the real reasons developers choose it over mainstream choices like Python. The historical context sheds light on Clojure's evolution and its surprisingly stable nature. The conversation contrasts its perception with that of Common Lisp and Java, revealing a deeper understanding of tech adoption and community biases.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Crossing the Chasm

  • Early adopters embrace new technologies, while pragmatists wait for mainstream adoption.
  • This chasm between groups creates a challenge for new technologies seeking widespread use.
ANECDOTE

Language Hipster Accusation

  • Eric Normand has been accused of being a language hipster for using Clojure.
  • He doesn't consider himself one, citing his long history with Lisp and pragmatic reasons for choosing Clojure.
ANECDOTE

Lisp Journey

  • Eric Normand's Lisp journey began in 2000 at university, using it for AI projects.
  • He preferred Lisp to Java, finding it more efficient for tasks like data parsing.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app