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Read keywords in string

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Description

Use clojure.edn/read-string to extract a keyword that is wrapped in a string

(clojure.edn/read-string ":who-put-me-in-a-string")

keyword will convert a string to a keyword and add the colon at the start of the name

What if keyword is used with a string that contains a keyword

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No repository file or test is named. Start by evaluating the shown clojure.edn/read-string expression and the keyword call in a Clojure REPL, then inspect the surrounding learning material for where keyword and string behavior is explained. Done means clarifying the intended behavior and documenting it in the appropriate location.

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Assessment

Tech stack
clojure
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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