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Can you give details why you "feel" that way about Elixir?
by unusximmortalis 10y ago
Can you give details why you "feel" that way about Elixir?
- desireco42 10y agoDefinitely, future is in multi-processor architecture, something Elixir is naturally built for. Plus, even though it is nominally looks like Ruby, it is very different beast, functional and elegant.
- tbrooks 10y agoI feel the same way about Elixir here's why: - docs - testing - Slack chan, IRC, mailing list - package manager (Hex) - build tool (Mix) - web framework (plug & Phoenix) - db framework (ecto) - books from major publishers (manning, pragprog, etc.) - ElixirConf - ancillary teaching (ElixirSips, LearnElixir, Elixir Fountain, etc.) - helpful blogposts and stack overflow answers All these things sum up to lower barriers of entry when trying a new language. Elixir has it in spades. It's really easy to pick up and learn the syntax and predicates of the language (BEAM, OTP, etc.) Even though Crystal is closer to Ruby in syntax and Ruby can be valid Crystal -- Elixir still feels easier, because there is less work to be done with learning everything else.
- desireco42 10y agoWithout taking anything from Crystal, because there is nothing wrong with Crystal... Elixir has so many superstars working on/with it.