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Thunk - delay calculation
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Description
an expression that starts with # and does not contain a % for arguments is called a thunk
A thunk can delay calculation. Clojure also provides the delay function which is more elaborate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunk
An example of a Thunk
(repeatedly 5 #(rand-nth [:x :y :z])).
a lambda function that takes no other arguments to use as a parameter to the repeatedly function call.
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Start by reviewing the issue text, its Clojure thunk example, and the linked Wikipedia definition. Clarify what documentation location or change is intended, then ensure the finished documentation explains the thunk example and its relationship to Clojure's delay function.
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- Tech stack
- clojure
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- documentation
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- Documentation
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- 2/5
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- 1-3 hours
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- Stale
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- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100