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Learn Functional Programming with Elixir

Gain insights into Elixir's functional programming fundamentals, explore expressions, modules, conditional statements, recursion, and delve into advanced topics like higher-order functions and application design. Discover Elixir's vibrant community and tooling.

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74 Lessons

11h 10min

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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.

Learning Roadmap

74 Lessons7 Quizzes

Getting Started

Get familiar with functional programming concepts and Elixir basics for reliable software.

Introduction to the Course

Elixir Basics

Introduction to Functional Programming

Look at functional programming benefits over imperative, emphasizing immutability, and clear, maintainable code.

Functional Programming vs Imperative Programming

Working with Immutable Data

Building Programs with Functions

Comparing Declarative and Imperative Programming

Quiz

Working with Variables and Functions

13 Lessons

Work your way through variables and functions in Elixir, covering data types, scopes, and closures.

Using Pattern Matching to Control Program Flow

10 Lessons

Apply your skills to control program flow with pattern matching and functional constructs in Elixir.

Diving into Recursion

11 Lessons

Solve problems in recursion including bounded, transforming lists, tail-calls, and unbounded recursion.

Using Higher-Order Functions

11 Lessons

See how higher-order functions in Elixir simplify operations on lists, files, and processes.

Designing Your Elixir Applications

11 Lessons

Build on Elixir project setup, struct creation, polymorphism, and module behaviors for robust applications.

Handling Impure Functions

8 Lessons

Step through managing impure functions, control-flow strategies, and error handling in Elixir.

Conclusion

Get started with creating powerful tools using Elixir and pursue advanced learning.

Wrap Up

10.

Appendices

2 Lessons

Go hands-on with Elixir installation and enriching game dynamics through creative room triggers.

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Developed by MAANG Engineers

ABOUT THIS COURSE

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 material like higher-order functions, how to handle impure functions, and lastly how to design an application using Elixir and functional programming principles. By the end, you will be able to write basic Elixir programs that follow the functional programming paradigm.

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