Beginner
74 Lessons
11h 10min
Certificate of Completion
Takeaway Skills
You will learn how to create conditional code with functions.
You will learn higher-order functions in Elixir.
You will explore how to model data, create contracts, and achieve polymorphism using Elixir.
You will learn how to make applications in Elixir.
Course Overview
Elixir is a functional programming language that runs in the Erlang VM, a powerful environment to run distributed systems. This course uses Elixir because of its fun syntax, vibrant community, and production-ready tooling. Elixir syntax lets you focus on what’s important while learning functional programming. Starting from scratch, you will learn the fundamentals of Elixir including expressions, modules, conditional statements, and recursion. Towards the end of the course, you will focus on more advanced m...
Course Content
Getting Started
Introduction to Functional Programming
Working with Variables and Functions
Using Pattern Matching to Control Program Flow
Diving into Recursion
Using Higher-Order Functions
11 Lessons
Designing Your Elixir Applications
11 Lessons
Handling Impure Functions
8 Lessons
Conclusion
1 Lesson
Appendices
2 Lessons
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