Learn Functional Programming with Elixir
INTERACTIVE COURSE

Learn Functional Programming with Elixir

Beginner

74 Lessons

11h 10min

Certificate of Completion

Learn Functional Programming with Elixir
123 Playgrounds
7 Quizzes
144 Illustrations

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...Show More

Course Content

1

Getting Started

2

Introduction to Functional Programming

3

Working with Variables and Functions

4

Using Pattern Matching to Control Program Flow

5

Diving into Recursion

6

Using Higher-Order Functions

11 Lessons

7

Designing Your Elixir Applications

11 Lessons

8

Handling Impure Functions

8 Lessons

9

Conclusion

1 Lesson

10

Appendices

2 Lessons

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