LearningElixir

Soon as I hit Programming Elixir Chapter 5 I found I needed to start testing some of the concepts.

You can install Livebook or install the command line environments.

Here’s how I installed Elixir on my Mac OS 13.1 (Ventura) environment.

I’m used to skimming technical books. The decision to make notes and document my learning experience is causing me to slow down and spend more time with what I’m reading.

One minute into the Programming Elixir book’s foreward and the focus is unlike any other programming book I’ve read.

My preferred approach to learning new programming languages and frameworks is to read then do. Reading for enjoyment, rather than complete comprehension, allows me to become familiar with the topic while creating waypoints I can connect in the future.

For learning Elixir I intend to do a bit more reading than usual in order to switch into the functional mindset.

After reading, I usually jump right into designing and coding a project. However, this time I’ve decided to add an online course before digging into any project.

Along the way, I’ll also install Elixir and LiveBook on my Mac.

Let’s dance!