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Exploring Elixir 🧪

Gianluca Rea / February 21, 2024

🖥️ Overview

The Exploring Elixir repository is a personal exploration of the Elixir programming language. This repository contains a series of projects and experiments designed to delve into various aspects of Elixir, including its syntax, functional programming paradigms, concurrency model (via the Actor model and OTP), and metaprogramming capabilities. The goal of this repository is to document my learning journey and provide practical examples for others interested in learning Elixir.

## 🦾 repository See the code: exploring-elixir Repository

🛠️ Features

  • Diverse Projects: A collection of projects ranging from basic Elixir syntax to advanced topics like OTP, GenServer, and Phoenix web development.
  • Code Examples: Well-commented and structured code examples to help you understand Elixir's unique features and best practices.
  • Documentation: Each project includes detailed explanations, making it easier to follow along and learn.
  • Concurrency and OTP: Examples of Elixir's powerful concurrency model and how to use OTP to build fault-tolerant systems.
  • Metaprogramming: Exploration of Elixir's metaprogramming capabilities using macros.
  • Phoenix Framework: Projects that demonstrate how to build web applications using the Phoenix framework.

Repository Structure

The Exploring Elixir repository is structured to organize various projects and learning materials related to the Elixir programming language. Below is a detailed explanation of the repository structure, focusing on the dockyard-curriculum and elixir-in-action directories:

1. dockyard-curriculum

This directory contains projects and exercises based on the DockYard Academy curriculum. DockYard Academy is known for its comprehensive training programs in Elixir and functional programming. The materials in this directory are designed to help learners understand core Elixir concepts, including:

  • Basic Syntax: Introduction to Elixir's syntax, data types, and control structures.
  • Functional Programming: Exploration of functional programming paradigms such as immutability, higher-order functions, and recursion.
  • Concurrency: Examples of Elixir's concurrency model using processes and message passing.
  • OTP (Open Telecom Platform): Introduction to OTP, including GenServer, Supervisors, and Applications.

Each subdirectory within dockyard-curriculum typically contains:

  • Code Examples: Well-commented Elixir scripts demonstrating specific concepts.
  • Exercises: Practice problems to reinforce learning.
  • Solutions: Solutions to the exercises for reference.

2. elixir-in-action

This directory is dedicated to projects and experiments inspired by the book "Elixir in Action" by Saša Jurić. The book is a highly regarded resource for learning Elixir, particularly for understanding how to build scalable and fault-tolerant systems. The projects in this directory cover:

  • Concurrency and OTP: Practical examples of Elixir's concurrency model and how to use OTP to build robust systems.
  • Metaprogramming: Exploration of Elixir's metaprogramming capabilities using macros.
  • Real-World Applications: Building small-scale applications that demonstrate how Elixir can be used in real-world scenarios.

Each subdirectory within elixir-in-action typically contains:

  • Code Examples: Elixir scripts and modules that implement concepts from the book.
  • Documentation: Detailed explanations of the code and how it relates to the concepts discussed in "Elixir in Action."
  • Experiments: Small projects or experiments that extend the concepts covered in the book.

Additional Notes

  • Learning Path: The repository is structured to follow a logical learning path, starting with basic concepts in dockyard-curriculum and progressing to more advanced topics in elixir-in-action.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you're interested in enhancing the interpreter or fixing issues:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
  3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add new feature'.
  4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name.
  5. Open a Pull Request.

📧 Contact

For questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

This project reflects my dedication to creating accessible tools for learning and experimenting with assembly language in modern web environments.