Clojure in Product. Would you do it again? Episode 8. ClojureScript is a Clojure killer app, with Jereme Corrado, Mobot
Feb 3, 2025
Jereme Corrado, the former CTO of Mobot and a Clojure enthusiast, shares insights from his programming journey. He discusses the challenges of hiring skilled developers and the importance of quality engineering in Clojure projects. Jereme highlights the unique strengths of Clojure, including its role in AI data management and the advantages of integrating it into a startup environment. He also shares humorous anecdotes from late-night coding sessions and reflects on the transition from Python to Clojure, emphasizing its elegance and efficiency.
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Jereme's Clojure Discovery
- Jereme Corrado discovered Clojure attracted by its JVM hosting and Lisp benefits.
- He introduced it at Mobot, convincing the founder by explaining its fit for the product and team quality.
Clojure as Hiring Filter
- Clojure acts as a quality filter attracting passionate, skilled developers.
- This filter helped Jereme build a strong engineering team focused on high-quality outcomes.
Choosing ClojureScript Frontend
- Mobot chose ClojureScript for their front end, influenced by Jereme's first hire advocating it.
- Despite Jereme's initial JavaScript doubts, ClojureScript proved productive and satisfying for the team.