Create Clojure/Babashka Proof of Concept for a Core Component

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Create Clojure/Babashka Proof of Concept for a Core Component

Summary

This issue proposes creating a small proof-of-concept implementation of a core MyCoder component in Clojure with Babashka runtime to evaluate feasibility and identify potential challenges before committing to a larger migration effort.

Related Issues

• Feasibility Analysis: Refactoring MyCoder from TypeScript to Clojure/Babashka #395 Feasibility Analysis: Refactoring MyCoder from TypeScript to Clojure/Babashka
• Refactoring MyCoder from TypeScript to Clojure/Babashka #394 Refactoring MyCoder from TypeScript to Clojure/Babashka

Objectives

• Implement a small, self-contained component from the MyCoder codebase in Clojure/Babashka
• Demonstrate interoperability with the existing TypeScript codebase
• Evaluate performance, code complexity, and developer experience
• Document findings and challenges encountered

Suggested Components for POC

Consider implementing one of these components:

1. Logger System: A relatively self-contained utility with clear boundaries
2. Configuration Loading: Loading and parsing configuration files
3. Basic LLM Provider: A simple implementation of one LLM provider (e.g., Anthropic)

Deliverables

• Working Clojure/Babashka implementation of the selected component
• Tests demonstrating functionality equivalence with the TypeScript version
• Performance benchmarks comparing the implementations
• Documentation of challenges, solutions, and lessons learned
• Recommendation on whether to proceed with further migration

Technical Considerations

• How to handle TypeScript's type system in Clojure (consider using clojure.spec)
• Approach for async operations (core.async vs. promises)
• Integration with existing build system
• Testing strategy

Next Steps

Based on the results of this POC, we can make a more informed decision about whether to:

1. Proceed with a larger migration effort
2. Implement select components in Clojure while keeping the core in TypeScript
3. Remain with the current TypeScript implementation

Resources

• Babashka Documentation
• Clojure Documentation
• clojure.spec Guide
• core.async Documentation