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Metaprogramming in Elixir

Gain insights into metaprogramming in Elixir. Delve into macros and discover how to elevate your coding skills, creating powerful libraries with concise, efficient code.

51 Lessons

9h 10min

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the basic concepts of metaprogramming in Elixir
Learn about macros and the abstract syntax tree
Create an HTML Domain-Specific Language
Learn to properly test meta-programming based code

Learning Roadmap

51 Lessons1 Project6 Quizzes

Introduction

Sharpen your skills in Elixir metaprogramming, focusing on AST, macros, and custom feature development.

Getting Started

Course Overview

The Language of Macros

Discover the logic behind Elixir macros, AST manipulation, and code injection techniques.

Introduction to Metaprogramming

Tying AST and Macros Together

The Abstract Syntax Tree

Macros: The Building Blocks

Code Injection and the Caller’s Context

Try It Out

Try It Out: Solution

Test Your Knowledge!

Extending Elixir with Metaprogramming

9 Lessons

Break apart key concepts of Elixir's macros, testing, module extension, and code generation.

Advanced Compile-Time Code Generation

10 Lessons

Apply your skills to advanced code generation, MIME-type conversion, and internationalization in Elixir.

Code Generation from Git API

Project

How to Test Macros

6 Lessons

Map out the steps for setting up, focusing, integrating, unit testing, and simplifying macro tests.

Create an HTML Domain-Specific Language

10 Lessons

Tackle building an HTML DSL in Elixir using macros for dynamic and efficient HTML generation.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility (and Fun!)

6 Lessons

Bend the rules for powerful applications, avoiding pitfalls, and build Elixir's future.

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Get introduced to the concept of metaprogramming. Learn how to level up your programming skills by discovering the full potential of the macro system in Elixir. Understand the ins and outs of metaprogramming at a fundamental level and write incredible libraries by doing more with less code.

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