Elixirs straightforward syntax and this guided tour give you a clean simple path to learn modern functional programming techniques. No previous functional programming experience required This book walks you through the right concepts at the right pace as you explore immutable values and explicit data transformation functions modules recursive functions pattern matching highorder functions polymorphism and failure handling all while avoiding side effects. Dont board the Elixir train with an imperative mindset To get the most out of functional languages you need to think functionally. This book will get you there. Functional programming offers useful techniques for building maintainable and scalable software that solves todays difficult problems. The demand for software written in this way is increasing you dont want to miss out. In this book youll not only learn Elixir and its features youll also learn the mindset required to program functionally. Elixirs clean syntax is excellent for exploring the critical skills of using functions and concurrency. Start with the basic techniques of the functional way working with immutable data transforming data in discrete steps and avoiding side effects. Next take a deep look at values expressions functions and modules. Then extend your programming with pattern matching and flow control with case if cond and functions. Use recursive functions to create iterations. Work with data types such as lists tuples and maps. Improve code reusability and readability with Elixirs most common highorder functions. Explore how to use lazy computation with streams design your data and take advantage of polymorphism with protocols. Combine functions and handle failures in a maintainable way using Elixir features and libraries. Learn techniques that matter to make code that lives harmoniously with the language. What You Need Youll need a computer and Elixir 1.4 or newer version installed. No previous functional programming or Elixir experience is