QueenSvetlana
My bookstore has Introducing Elixir: Getting Started In Functional Programming and the front cover says the book uses Elixir 1.4. The current version is 1.8.
Would I be wasted my time and money on the book? Is there much of a difference between 1.4 and 1.8 that the book is out of date?
I prefer books as my preferred method of learning, so if that book is no longer suitable, can you recommend another one?
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peerreynders
Elixir 1.4 was released in January 2017. Given that it is an introductory book it would probably be OK.
However I wonder whether
would a be more suitable introduction.
QueenSvetlana
On the official website for Learn Functional Programming with Elixir, it says:
Did any drastic changes happen between 1.4 to 1.8 that makes the books out of date?
oldpond
Welcome,
Yes, Elixir and Phoenix have been moving fast these last couple of years. You cannot go wrong by taking Dave’s programming course: https://codestool.coding-gnome.com/courses/elixir-for-programmers.
The online documentation is the most up to date reference: https://elixir-lang.org/getting-started/introduction.html
And Dave’s book on programming Elixir is quite good. Search
Mike
QueenSvetlana
It would seem that my book store doesn’t have that one. Are the changes from 1.4 to 1.8 that bad?
peerreynders
Introducing Elixir would likely be redundant if you have already acquired Elixir in Action 2e.
I that one is giving you trouble I’ll stick to my recommendation of Learn Functional Programming with Elixir.
QueenSvetlana
I don’t have that book because it isn’t a beginner level book.
Are the changes between versions that bad that Introducing Elixir: Getting Started In Functional Programming would be out of date?
mudasobwa
FWIW, I’d answer the original question: no, there is absolutely no issue to use 1.8 while grokking through the examples given for 1.4 and that would not imply the lack of somewhat essential to learn as a beginner.
The books suggested above are still better IMHO.
QueenSvetlana
Is Introducing Elixir: Getting Started In Functional Programming in you opinion a better book?
peerreynders
I has nothing to do with the changes. For the price Introducing Elixir is OK. But in terms of a learning path that effectively demonstrates what Elixir is capable of:
are a better investment of both your time and money.
Most bookstores will let you order books if you ask.
mudasobwa
Those by Dave and Ulisses Almeida are kinda classics.
The one you mention I have never seen before, so it’s hard to judge.