Http Kit

Http Kit is a minimalist, high-performance HTTP client and server library for Clojure, designed for building asynchronous web applications. It provides a simple API for making HTTP requests and handling server-side logic with non-blocking I/O, leveraging Java's NIO capabilities. The library focuses on efficiency and scalability, making it suitable for real-time systems and high-concurrency environments.

Also known as: http-kit, httpkit, HTTP Kit, clj-http-kit, clj-httpkit

Why learn Http Kit?

Developers should learn Http Kit when building Clojure applications that require efficient HTTP communication, such as web servers, APIs, or microservices needing to handle many concurrent connections. It is particularly useful for real-time features like WebSockets or streaming data, where its asynchronous model outperforms traditional blocking servers. Use it in scenarios where low latency and high throughput are critical, such as chat applications or financial trading platforms.

Learning Resources

• docs: Http Kit Official Documentation
• docs: Http Kit GitHub Repository
• tutorial: Clojure for the Brave and True - Http Kit Tutorial
• book: Building Web Applications with Clojure - Http Kit Chapter
• video: Http Kit Introduction Video on YouTube