Description
Thousands of developers have learned to build applications in Elixir by using Saša Jurić’s Elixir in Action. You’ll skip the programming basics or 101 introductions; this book builds on your existing knowledge to get you quickly writing real Elixir code. Along the way, you'll develop an appreciation for, and considerable skill in, functional and concurrent programming.
Inside Elixir in Action, Third Edition you’ll find:
Fully updated to Elixir 1.15, this book contains new coverage of working with application configuration and the latest OTP releases. It teaches you the underlying principles and functional concepts of Elixir, and how each piece fits into the bigger picture of building production-ready systems with Elixir, Erlang, and the OTP framework.
About the Technology
With best-in-class fault tolerance and concurrency, a pragmatic approach to functional programming, and the power to operate at scale, Elixir is the perfect choice for mission-critical software. Start reading Elixir in Action, and you’ll quickly understand why Elixir creator José Valim says it “...tops the list” of Elixir books.
About the Book
Elixir in Action, Third Edition teaches you how to create distributed applications and server-side systems using Elixir and the Erlang VM. This Third Edition from Elixir expert Saša Jurić is fully updated to include the latest features of Elixir 1.15. In it, you’ll master the foundations of the language, discover how the OTP framework minimizes tedious boilerplate code, and explore numerous examples that ensure you’re learning hands-on.
What's Inside
About the Reader
For programmers comfortable with client/server applications. No experience with Elixir, Erlang, or functional programming required.
About the Author
Saša Jurić uses Elixir and Erlang to build fault-tolerant, scalable, highly concurrent systems.
Technical editor on this book was Marius Butuc.
Quotes
Ask any Elixir developer about their favorite book, and Elixir in Action tops the list. It’s a testament to the value it brings to the community.
- José Valim, Creator of Elixir
Powerful insights that deepen my understanding of Elixir systems and a wonderful voice that makes all of that goodness easy to consume.
- Bruce Tate, Founder of Grox.io Learning
Focused and packed with practical insight into the language and the new runtime you are learning.
- Lars Wikman, Founder & CEO, Underjord
Start on page 1 and read till the end. You won’t regret it.
- Simon Hewitt, Nebulon Inc.
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TypeBooks
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ProviderManning
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PricingExclusively Paid
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Duration11h 4m
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CertificateNo Certificate
Thousands of developers have learned to build applications in Elixir by using Saša Jurić’s Elixir in Action. You’ll skip the programming basics or 101 introductions; this book builds on your existing knowledge to get you quickly writing real Elixir code. Along the way, you'll develop an appreciation for, and considerable skill in, functional and concurrent programming.
Inside Elixir in Action, Third Edition you’ll find:
- Updates for Elixir 1.15
- Elixir modules, functions, and type system
- Functional and concurrent programming
- Introduction to distributed system design
- Creating deployable releases
Fully updated to Elixir 1.15, this book contains new coverage of working with application configuration and the latest OTP releases. It teaches you the underlying principles and functional concepts of Elixir, and how each piece fits into the bigger picture of building production-ready systems with Elixir, Erlang, and the OTP framework.
About the Technology
With best-in-class fault tolerance and concurrency, a pragmatic approach to functional programming, and the power to operate at scale, Elixir is the perfect choice for mission-critical software. Start reading Elixir in Action, and you’ll quickly understand why Elixir creator José Valim says it “...tops the list” of Elixir books.
About the Book
Elixir in Action, Third Edition teaches you how to create distributed applications and server-side systems using Elixir and the Erlang VM. This Third Edition from Elixir expert Saša Jurić is fully updated to include the latest features of Elixir 1.15. In it, you’ll master the foundations of the language, discover how the OTP framework minimizes tedious boilerplate code, and explore numerous examples that ensure you’re learning hands-on.
What's Inside
- Elixir modules, functions, and type system
- Functional and concurrent programming
- Introduction to distributed system design
- Creating deployable releases
About the Reader
For programmers comfortable with client/server applications. No experience with Elixir, Erlang, or functional programming required.
About the Author
Saša Jurić uses Elixir and Erlang to build fault-tolerant, scalable, highly concurrent systems.
Technical editor on this book was Marius Butuc.
Quotes
Ask any Elixir developer about their favorite book, and Elixir in Action tops the list. It’s a testament to the value it brings to the community.
- José Valim, Creator of Elixir
Powerful insights that deepen my understanding of Elixir systems and a wonderful voice that makes all of that goodness easy to consume.
- Bruce Tate, Founder of Grox.io Learning
Focused and packed with practical insight into the language and the new runtime you are learning.
- Lars Wikman, Founder & CEO, Underjord
Start on page 1 and read till the end. You won’t regret it.
- Simon Hewitt, Nebulon Inc.