Hiccup

Hiccup is a Clojure library for representing HTML and XML as Clojure data structures, using vectors and keywords to define elements and attributes. It allows developers to generate HTML programmatically in a concise, functional style, often used in web applications built with Clojure or ClojureScript. The library simplifies templating by treating markup as data, enabling easy manipulation and composition.

Also known as: Hiccup library, Hiccup templating, Clojure Hiccup, Hiccup HTML, Hiccup for Clojure

Why learn Hiccup?

Developers should learn Hiccup when building web applications in Clojure or ClojureScript, as it provides a seamless way to generate HTML without external templating languages. It's particularly useful for server-side rendering in frameworks like Ring or Compojure, and for client-side rendering in Reagent (a React wrapper for ClojureScript), where it integrates naturally with functional programming patterns. Use cases include dynamic web pages, single-page applications, and templating systems that benefit from Clojure's data-oriented approach.

Learning Resources

• docs: Hiccup GitHub Repository
• docs: Hiccup Official Documentation
• book: Clojure for the Brave and True - Hiccup Section
• tutorial: Hiccup Tutorial on ClojureDocs
• video: Building Web Apps with Clojure and Hiccup (YouTube)