An integrated security system for Clojure applications built on Stuart Sierra's component library.
Bolt is an integrated security system for Clojure web applications built on Stuart Sierra's component library. It provides a comprehensive, pluggable framework that separates security concerns from application logic, addressing the lack of robust security solutions in the Clojure ecosystem. The system enables developers to implement authentication, authorization, and other security features as modular components.
Clojure developers building larger web applications with multiple modules, especially those using Liberator or yada for REST APIs. It's suitable for teams needing a maintainable, integrated security framework rather than assembling standalone libraries.
Developers choose Bolt because it offers an integrated, component-based security system specifically designed for Clojure's modular applications. Unlike alternatives like Friend, Bolt is built on Stuart Sierra's component library, providing better modularity, comprehensibility, and flexibility for complex applications.
An integrated security system for applications built on component
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Provides a complete set of security components out-of-the-box, eliminating the need to assemble disparate libraries, as emphasized in the README's goal to fill the Clojure security gap.
Built on Stuart Sierra's component library, enabling composable and maintainable security systems for larger applications, specifically targeting modular setups with Liberator or yada.
Consistently adopts Clojure's protocol polymorphism for flexibility and extensibility, allowing easy customization without relying on dynamic vars, as noted in the README discussion.
Allows interchange of components for bespoke needs, offering adaptability for custom applications without overhauling the entire security system.
The README explicitly states Bolt is not suitable for production until version 1.0, as it hasn't undergone thorough peer review or deployment, limiting its use in critical systems.
Designed for larger applications, it introduces a steeper learning curve with component-based architecture and protocol polymorphism, making it overkill for simpler projects.
As a pre-1.0 project, it has fewer community resources, third-party integrations, and documentation compared to established alternatives like Friend, potentially slowing development.