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Getting Started

Introduction to the Course Elixir Basics

Introduction to Functional Programming

Functional Programming vs Imperative Programming Working with Immutable Data Building Programs with Functions Comparing Declarative and Imperative Programming Quiz

Working with Variables and Functions

Representing Values

Executing Code and Generating a Result

Binding Values in Variables

Functions as First-Class Citizens

Creating Anonymous Functions

Sharing Values without Using Arguments

Named Functions and Modules

Importing and Using Named Functions

Chapter Overview

Try It Yourself

Try It Yourself: Solution

Using Pattern Matching to Control Program Flow

Making Two Things Match Unpacking Values from Strings and Tuples Unpacking Values from Lists, Maps, and Structs Control Flow with Functions Expanding Control Guard Clauses Elixir Control-Flow Structures Chapter Overview Try It Yourself Try It Yourself: Solution Quiz

Diving into Recursion

Introduction to Diving into Recursion Bounded Recursion Transforming Lists Conquering Recursion Tail-Call Optimization Unbounded Recursion Using Recursion with Anonymous Functions Chapter Overview Try It Yourself Try It Yourself: Solution Quiz

Using Higher-Order Functions

Introduction to Higher-Order Functions Creating Higher-Order Functions for Lists Using the Enum Module Using Comprehensions Pipelining Your Functions Lazy Evaluation Pipelining Data Streams Chapter Overview Try It Yourself Try It Yourself: Solution Quiz

Designing Your Elixir Applications

Starting Your Project with Mix Designing Entities with Structs Listing the Heroes Choosing a Hero Dungeon Rooms and Actions Using Protocols to Create Polymorphic Functions Creating Module Behaviors Adding Type Specifications Battling Through to the Exit Chapter Overview Quiz

Handling Impure Functions

Introduction to Handling Impure Functions

Pure vs. Impure Functions

Controlling the Flow of Impure Functions

Trying, Rescuing, and Catching

Handling Impure Functions with the Error Monad

Using the with form

Chapter Overview

Conclusion

Appendices

Appendix 1: Installing Elixir Appendix 2: Adding Rooms to the Game

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