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Passing Database reference into handlers

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Description

Practicalli:
keep the handlers clean by passing database connection to the helper functions
See banking on clojure

https://clojureverse.org/t/how-to-manage-database-connection-in-clojure/5067
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19776462/passing-state-as-parameter-to-a-ring-handler

https://luminusweb.com/docs/database.html

The same approach is also done with component systems such as Integrant, Mount and Component

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Research direction

Start by locating the handlers and the helper functions they call, then review the linked Clojure database-connection guidance. Done means handlers remain clean while the database connection is passed into the relevant helpers, with the approach consistent with the project's chosen component system.

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Assessment

Tech stack
clojure
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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