Jank: A Native Clojure Dialect Offering Seamless C++ Interoperability

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Jank is a programming language described as a native dialect of Clojure, the Lisp-family language that runs on the JVM. Its distinguishing feature is seamless interoperability with C++, allowing code to work directly with C++ libraries and facilities. The project was shared on Hacker News, where it received 7 points and no comments at the time of this report. The available source material provides only the project link and basic engagement metrics, so further details about its design, maturity, or adoption are not confirmed here.

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