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I highly recommend reading Programming Erlang by Joe Armstrong first. It's a great read, it's quick, and it will make you a better dev, regardless of language.
by jlegler 11y ago
I highly recommend reading Programming Erlang by Joe Armstrong first. It's a great read, it's quick, and it will make you a better dev, regardless of language. Once you've read it, then go write Elixir. Elixir's syntax and string handling address the primary complaints about Erlang. And, having read the Erlang book, you'll have a better idea of what is going on under the hood. That will will serve you well if you end up off in the weeds, or need to use an Erlang library for something.
- bontoJR 11y agoWasn't aware of the book, I will definitely check it!
- shepardrtc 11y agoI really can't recommend that book enough. I tried to learn Erlang last year with another book, but eventually I got bored and moved on. This year I decided to give it another try, so I bought Programming Erlang and I absolutely love it. The material is presented with the pacing and skill of a master craftsman teaching an apprentice. Joe's writing style is flowing and entertaining, but not silly (cough), so I really enjoy reading every chapter. And the exercises at the end of the chapter are perfect. If there's not a lot to really do, he doesn't throw filler in there. But if there's important things to understand, there will be plenty of unique problems to solve. Such a great book, and such a fun language.