oakmac/cuttle

ClojureScript compiler should be easier to use

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#1 opened on Oct 14, 2014

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Description

Setting up an initial environment is one of the more difficult things about getting started with ClojureScript. Developers coming from languages other than Clojure are often unfamiliar with Leiningen and project.clj can seem very foreign initially.

The goal of this project is to lower the barriers to entry for new ClojureScript developers and improve the usability of the ClojureScript compiler in general.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
None
Domain
developer experiencetoolingfrontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with ClojureScriptUnderstanding of Leiningen
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate the current setup process for ClojureScript compilation via the Cuttle UI. Identify pain points in the existing workflow. Review existing documentation and community feedback. Propose concrete improvements to simplify initial setup, such as providing a guided wizard or default templates. Outline specific steps and file changes needed.