QueenSvetlana

QueenSvetlana

Is Introducing Elixir: Getting Started in Functional Programming still good?

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 Is there much of a difference between 1.4 and 1.8 that the book is out of date?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

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.

oldpond

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

peerreynders

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:

  • Learn Functional Programming with Elixir
  • Elixir in Action 2e

are a better investment of both your time and money.

It would seem that my book store doesn’t have that one.

Most bookstores will let you order books if you ask.

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