Prose emphasizes function application, macros, and compiles to Clojure
a simple language inspired by Io and Ioke that compiles to Clojure and ClojureScript - aaron-lebo/prose
Prose emphasizes function application, macros, and compiles to Clojure launched on May 27, 2015 with 14 votes, #1,320 of 3,670 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
In plain words
Prose is a programming language that emphasizes function application and macros while compiling to Clojure and ClojureScript. Inspired by Io and Ioke, it offers a simpler syntax for developers working in the Clojure ecosystem. The language is designed for those seeking an alternative approach to functional programming that maintains compatibility with existing Clojure code and can run on both the JVM and JavaScript platforms.
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