Programming Phoenix ≥ 1.4 - release date? (Update: beta out now!)

[peerreynders]

Title’s been updated: Programming Phoenix ≥ 1.4
Still at 2018-Jun-10

I presume that 1.4 will include webpack 4, so any references to Brunch (if there are any) will have to be updated as well (in the original book, Brunch was discussed in passing during the development installation and then primarily in a four page “Adding JavaScript” section; otherwise sporadically whenever there was cause discuss features offered by socket.js or something relating to the phoenix.js and phoenix_html.js dependencies).

Also note that the book indicates a skill level of 4 out of 6 (6 being expert) so some prerequisite knowledge is desirable.

[AstonJ]

Hi All. I’ve been waiting to have my devs jump into Elixir/Phoenix until the revised book comes out. it seems like the release date has been pushed back over and over again. I know that everyone says nothing’s really different except contexts but there must be more to it or the revision wouldn’t be taking so long.

There’s lots for them to get their teeth into before that book imo. I’ve read/done the following and highly recommend the same before learning Phoenix:

Programming Elixir (Pragprog)

Just finished this book - loved it! I’ve been reading it concurrently with Elixir In Action: I read 50% of Programming Elixir first (the language bits) and then jumped to Elixir in Action because it covers quite a bit of the same ground (especially the language basics, albeit at a faster pace) - this suits me perfectly because it saves me having to write notes; I like going over things to help ‘repeat and reinforce’ what I’ve learnt. These two books are a fantastic combo if that is your p…

Elixir In Action (Manning)

Just finished this book - loved it! I’ve been reading it concurrently with Programming Elixir I read 50% of Programming Elixir first (the language bits) and then jumped to Elixir in Action because it covers much of the same ground on the language side of things. This suited me perfectly because it saved me having to write notes (I find going over things is a great way to ‘repeat and reinforce’ what I’ve learnt). These two books are a fantastic combo if this is your preferred learning styl…

Elixir for Programmers (PragDave) (Currently on offer for $30!)

Whoo hoo!! I’ve finished it! Loved it! Here’s… ###My review If you’ve been following the forum lately, you’ll probably have noticed a number of threads I’ve started that were inspired by this course. For someone like me, who’s transitioning from the old ‘monolith’ way of doing things, this course is simply invaluable. It contains so, so many eye openers. I’ve actually lost cout of the number of times I was (very pleasantly) surprised by what Dave had to say - and I think you will be too. …

[RickD]

Thanks Aston. We have those sources and they’re great.

[AstonJ]

Ah nice! Did you know that Dave is coming out with another course ‘soon’? I can’t wait for it

In the meantime I have just started reading Learn Functional Programming with Elixir (Pragprog) and am loving it so far - from what I’ve read so far (and I’m not sure how much experience with functional programming your team has, but) it seems to be particularly good at introducing functional concepts

Don’t forget you can use the forum discount to get 35% off PragProg and Manning books

[ion]

any info on what the course will cover?

[AstonJ]

I think he’s shared some details but I can’t find them now

There might be some clues in his thread here too…

[DevotionGeo]

Programming Phoenix ≥ 1.4 is coming on 2018-06-10, but when will be the beta available? Does anyone know?
@PragmaticBookshelf

[peerreynders]

I assume you’ve seen this?

I’m sure that everybody is doing their best to get the beta out - but given that the book is only one of many of their responsibilities it may take a little more time to get out.

And as such I would expect the “print book” publishing date of 2018-06-10 to be tentative at this point (hence the phrasing “on or about”).

https://pragprog.com/book/phoenix14/programming-phoenix-1-4

This title will be available on or about 2018-06-10.

[PragmaticBookshelf]

The beta for Programming Phoenix >= 1.4 is expected by the middle of May, 2018. The Ecto book should be out just before that. These are of course estimates, because writing books is nothing like a software project Be sure to follow @pragprog on twitter or sign up for our Wednesday newsletter so as not to miss anything.

And yes, upgrades within an edition are always free. And when you buy a beta book, you get all the later releases of that book for free. For upgrades to a new edition, it can vary book-per-book. Usually we try to make it either free or 60-80% off. It depends on how much work the author(s) have had to try, we want to be fair to them and them incredible amount of time and dedication it takes to put a book out.

[irrigator]

Hi, Andy,

I’ve seen that the beta is out and really want to read this new version. Can I get an upgrade discount?

[michallepicki]

you should have it on your pragprog account page

[irrigator]

That’s a really generous 80% off! Thanks a lot!

[DevotionGeo]

Already started reading the book. This book is so engaging!

Thank You @josevalim, @chrismccord and @redrapids!

[cmnstmntmn]

hey,
i can’t run this command (that is found at page 18)

mix archive.install https://github.com/phoenixframework/archives/raw/
master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez

it ends up with

** (Mix) Expected a local file path or a file URL ending in ".ez".

for some reason, there’s no repo at that address.

thanks

[peerreynders]

Looking at the page

https://github.com/phoenixframework/archives

possibly

https://github.com/phoenixframework/archives/blob/master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez?raw=true

???

just guessing

Hmmm … content seems to be identical to

https://github.com/phoenixframework/archives/raw/master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez

M Filemode      Length  Date         Time      File
- ----------  --------  -----------  --------  -----------------------------------------------
  -rw-rw-rw-       660  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/phx_new.app
  -rw-rw-rw-     81696  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Phx.New.Web.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-     28648  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Phx.New.Umbrella.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-     86040  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Phx.New.Single.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-      5224  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Phx.New.Project.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-     17236  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Phx.New.Generator.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-     30248  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Phx.New.Ecto.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-     17088  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Mix.Tasks.Phx.New.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-      2240  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Mix.Tasks.Phx.New.Web.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-      2572  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Mix.Tasks.Phx.New.Ecto.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-      1468  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/ebin/Elixir.Mix.Tasks.Local.Phx.beam
  -rw-rw-rw-         6  28-Jun-2018  12:12:28  phx_new/.elixir
- ----------  --------  -----------  --------  -----------------------------------------------
                273126                         12 files

---

 $ curl https://github.com/phoenixframework/archives/raw/master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez
<html><body>You are being <a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/phoenixframework/archives/master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez">redirected</a>.</body></html>
$ 

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/phoenixframework/archives/master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez

[cmnstmntmn]

indeed, i wasn’t aware of that new line;

ty @peerreynders

[cmnstmntmn]

https://github.com/phoenixframework/archives/blob/master/1.4-dev/phx_new.ez?raw=true

nope, not working

** (Mix) Installation failed: invalid archive file

[cmnstmntmn]

nevermind; i downloaded / installed from the local drive