Biff is a full-stack Clojure web framework designed to help solo developers launch projects quickly without introducing unnecessary complexity.
It combines selected libraries and tools from the Clojure ecosystem into a cohesive development environment.
The framework provides an immutable XTDB database with Malli schema enforcement, server-driven interactive interfaces using htmx, passwordless authentication and a development workflow centred around the REPL.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Full-stack web framework for Clojure.
- Uses XTDB for immutable data storage.
- Provides schema enforcement with Malli.
- Creates interactive interfaces with htmx and _hyperscript.
- Supports passwordless email authentication using magic links or one-time passcodes.
- Automatically evaluates code changes when files are saved.
- Supports connecting to a production REPL.
- Includes tooling for deployment to an Ubuntu VPS.
- Can be packaged as an Uberjar and deployed with Docker.
- Designed to be modified or disassembled as project requirements evolve.
Website: github.com/jacobobryant/biff
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Developer: Jacob O’Bryant
License: MIT License
Biff is written in Clojure. Learn Clojure with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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