A History of Clojure [pdf] (clojure.org)

Article summary

The article discusses the history of Clojure, a programming language, and its creator Rich Hickey. A paper about Clojure was accepted at the History of Programming Languages conference series, HOPL-IV. The paper provides insight into the language's design and development. Rich Hickey's work on Clojure and other projects is notable, but he lacked a Wikipedia page until recently.

Main themes

• Clojure history
• Rich Hickey's contributions
• Wikipedia notability
• Programming language design
• Open-source development
• Notable figures in programming

What commenters say

• Rich Hickey deserves a Wikipedia page due to his significant contributions to the programming world.
• Creating a notable programming language is enough to make someone notable.
• Having a Wikipedia page requires more than just creating something notable, it requires secondary sources discussing the person.
• The criteria for notability on Wikipedia can be confusing and inconsistent.
• Rich Hickey's contributions extend beyond Clojure, including other programming languages and databases.
• A Wikipedia page for Rich Hickey would provide a valuable resource for learning about his ideas and work.
• The lack of a Wikipedia page for Rich Hickey is surprising given the pages for other notable programming language creators.
• The discussion around Rich Hickey's notability highlights the challenges of evaluating the significance of individuals' contributions to the programming world.