Acknowledgments

I’m deeply indebted to Bob Martin for his suggestion that a book on Clojure macros was something the community could really use. If it hadn’t been for that dinner conversation last June, I’d never have written this book.

My editor, Fahmida Y. Rashid, has been a constant source of insight into the famous Pragmatic style, and I’ve learned a lot about writing, and communication in general, from her.

I’ve been lucky to have a number of great tech reviewers along the way. It’s been great learning about both macros and clarity in writing from Michael Baker, Alex Baranosky, Gary Fredericks, Bob Martin, Micah Martin, Carin Meier, Connor Mendenhall, Dave Moore, Charles Norton, Nhu Nguyen, Eric Smith, Jim Suchy, Zach Tellman, and Ben Trevor. I’d like to particularly thank Gary Fredericks, Bob Martin, Micah Martin, and Charles Norton for going above and beyond in the depth and substance of their feedback.

Of course, a book on Clojure macros wouldn’t exist without Clojure’s creator Rich Hickey, and the many other folks who have worked on and with Clojure macros in the open source world. Their work is both instructive and inspirational, and we’re all lucky to have it.

Most importantly, thanks to my wonderful wife Kathy and my sweet son Owen for putting up with me working late nights and early mornings, and for being so supportive throughout the process.

And finally, thanks to you, dear reader. Yes, you, the one reading this sentence! I hope you enjoy the book!