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Saša Jurić on Elixir Insights & Advice

Elixir Mentor

CHAPTER

Challenges and Strategies in Structuring a Book on Elixir

The chapter explores the challenges faced by the author in structuring their book on Elixir, particularly focusing on incorporating essential concepts like OTP without overlapping with existing materials. Discussions include the decision to enhance understanding by balancing different perspectives, the importance of prioritizing OTP over metaprogramming, and experiences with writing macros in Elixir code. The chapter also highlights the transition from object-oriented programming to Elixir, emphasizing the significance of fault tolerance and reliability in production.

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