Elixir will change the way you think about programming. Use your Ruby experience to quickly get
up to speed so you can see what all of the buzz is about. Go from zero to production
applications that are reliable fast and scalable. Learn Elixir syntax and pattern matching to
conquer the basics. Then move onto Elixir's unique process model that offers a world-class way
to go parallel without fear. Finally use the most common libraries like Ecto Phoenix and
Oban to build a real-world SMS application. Now's the time. Dive in and learn Elixir. Whether
you're a seasoned Ruby developer looking to expand your skill set or a programming beginner
looking for a solid foundation in Elixir this book has what you need to get up to speed
quickly. Elixir is a functional language with a fairly small footprint. This makes it easier to
learn and put into production than other languages. Plus it's built on forty-year-old
foundations that give your applications rock-solid stability. The first part of this book is
all about developing expertise in the language. Learn about the core data types build
application data structures enumerate over data and use pattern matching to control the flow
of an application. Elixir has an amazing process model that allows for (actually) easy parallel
processing. Learn how to tap into this process model so you can leverage that power yourself.
The second part of this book builds a real-world application using the most important libraries
in a web developer's toolbox. Each library is compared to its similar Ruby library so you'll
quickly see similarities and differences. We'll use Ecto Phoenix and Oban to build a SMS
application powered by Twilio. What are you waiting for? Tap into your Ruby knowledge and start
building scalable Elixir applications today. What You Need: You'll need Elixir 1.14+ and Erlang
OTP 24+ installed on a Mac OS X Linux or Windows machine.
