The Strategy Pattern in Functional Programming

In Java, Strategy often means “an interface + multiple implementations.” In Clojure, the same idea is usually just passing a function (or a small map of functions) to the code that needs it.

This section shows a few idiomatic shapes: higher-order functions, keyword-to-function dispatch tables, and (when you truly need open extension) protocols or multimethods.

The practical payoff is less scaffolding and more direct code: you can swap behavior without building a class hierarchy.

In this section

• Understanding the Strategy Pattern in Functional Programming
  Explore the Strategy Pattern in functional programming with Clojure, comparing it to Java's object-oriented approach. Learn how to implement and leverage this pattern for flexible and reusable code.
• Functional Implementation of Strategy Pattern in Clojure
  Explore the functional implementation of the Strategy Pattern in Clojure using higher-order functions, showcasing dynamic behavior determination.
• Advantages of Functional Approach in Clojure
  Explore the advantages of adopting a functional approach in Clojure, focusing on simplicity, reduced boilerplate, and increased flexibility compared to traditional object-oriented programming.