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clojure-ring-spec

Document Ring handler signatures, request/response maps, middleware, and WebSocket protocols.

1|Updated Sep 5, 2025
Search Tags:#web development#api#server#http#clojure#ring
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npx skills add https://github.com/Ramblurr/nix-devenv --skill clojure-ring-spec
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Skill: clojure-ring-spec
Source: https://github.com/Ramblurr/nix-devenv/tree/main/prompts/skills/clojure-ring-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ramblurr/nix-devenv --skill clojure-ring-spec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive reference for understanding and implementing HTTP server applications in Clojure using the Ring abstraction layer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ring Handlers: Understand synchronous, asynchronous, and dual-arity handler signatures.
  • Request/Response Maps: Detailed breakdown of keys and expected data types for request and response maps.
  • Middleware & Adapters: Learn how to augment handlers and start HTTP servers.
  • WebSockets: Reference for WebSocket responses, listener protocols, and socket interactions.
  • Use Case: When building a Clojure web service, consult this Skill to ensure your request handling, response formatting, and middleware integration adhere to Ring specifications.

Quick Start

Explain the structure of a Ring request map.

Frequently Asked Questions about clojure-ring-spec

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is a Ring request map in Clojure web development?▼

A Ring request map is a Clojure hash map containing standard HTTP request data like URI, headers, and query parameters. It provides a uniform interface for handlers to process incoming web server requests.

How do I structure a Ring handler for synchronous and asynchronous HTTP requests?▼

Ring handlers are Clojure functions receiving a request map. Synchronous handlers return a response map directly, while asynchronous handlers use a dual-arity signature to manage non-blocking request processing.

What keys and data types are required in a Ring response map?▼

A Ring response map requires specific keys like :status (integer), :headers (hash map), and :body (string or stream). Adhering to these data types ensures the HTTP server adapter formats the output correctly.

Does Ring support WebSocket protocols for Clojure web services?▼

Yes, Ring includes specifications for WebSocket protocols. It defines specific listener protocols and socket interactions to upgrade standard HTTP handlers into persistent WebSocket connections.

How does middleware augment Ring handlers in Clojure?▼

Middleware in Ring are higher-order functions that wrap handlers. They intercept the request or response map to add functionality like session management or logging before passing control to the next layer.

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