What was it like to learn Elixir?

[AstonJ]

Good luck Devon

We have quite a few threads on learning experiences that might also be helpful, here’s one that may be of interest:

How have you been learning Elixir?

What’s been working well for you? (We also have a How have you been learning Phoenix thread.)

An older one: How have you been learning Elixir & Phoenix? (2017 Edition!)

Related:

How did you learn Elixir?

Interested in hearing what has worked well for those who feel they are now relatively proficient in Elixir - perhaps it can help our newbies For those just starting out, also check out the thread: How are you learning Elixir?

Few more:

Is anyone finding it difficult learning Elixir or Phoenix?

If so I (and hopefully others!) might have some tips for you But first, please say which area you’re finding most challenging: Understanding the concepts Remembering those concepts Please also include: Books you’ve read so far Whether you have read the official guides yet? (If not, why not?) Any other resources you have read/watched about the topic

Elixir's biggest gotchas?

Being new to Elixir would be very valuable to learn what you guys consider to be the biggest gotchas in Elixir land?