From Ruby to Elixir : unleash the full potential of functional programming / Stephen Bussey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bussey, Stephen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Functional programming languages.

Elixir (Computer program language).

Object-oriented programming languages.

Ruby (Computer program language).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (213 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication unknown] : The Pragmatic Programmers, LLC, [2024]

Summary:

From Ruby to Elixir by Stephen Bussey is a comprehensive guide designed to ease the transition for Ruby developers into the Elixir programming language. Emphasizing functional programming, the book delves into the philosophies and practicalities of Elixir, offering a blend of theory and hands-on examples. It covers key areas such as data types, pattern matching, concurrency with GenServers, and web development with the Phoenix framework. The book also introduces tools like Ecto for database interaction and Oban for asynchronous job processing. Aimed primarily at Ruby programmers, it also serves as a valuable resource for developers from other languages like Java and Python, providing foundational knowledge and advanced insights into Elixir's capabilities. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Who Should Read This Book?

About This Book

About the Code

Online Resources

Part I-Fundamentals of Elixir

1. Why Elixir? Why Now?

The Joy of Ruby

The Case for Elixir

Erlang, OTP, Elixir, and Friends

Install Elixir on Your Computer

Write Your First Elixir Code

Wrapping Up

2. New Language, New Syntax

The Big Picture

Data Types

Operators

Module and Function Basics

Fun with Functions

Capturing Functions

Advanced Module Keywords

Compile Time vs. Runtime

3. Working with Data

Lists-Not Arrays

Maps-Your Data Layer Foundation

Implementing Data Structures

Enumerating Data Structures

4. Pattern Matching Your Way to Success

Pattern Matching Basics

Use Patterns for Control Flow

Level Up Your Functions

5. GenServers: Build Cities, Not Skyscrapers

Parallelism vs. Concurrency

Explore Elixir Processes

Go Parallel with GenServers

Be Parallel, Be Cautious

Build Cities, Not Skyscrapers

Part II-Tools of the Trade

6. Persisting Data with Ecto

What Will We Build?

The Foundations of Ecto

Write an Ecto Schema

Use Migrations to Create Database Tables

Use Changesets to Persist Data

Query Data with Ecto.Query

Put Everything in a Context

7. Serving Requests with Phoenix

Explore the Foundations of Phoenix

Route Requests Through Phoenix

Serve Requests with Phoenix Controllers

Manage Static Assets

Use Components to Keep Your User Interface Clean

Phoenix Is More Than Controllers

8. Outbound HTTP Requests with Req

Decide on Which HTTP Client to Use

Prep Your Project for Req

Use Req to Make Requests

See Your App in Action

Wrapping Up.

9. Asynchronous Jobs with Oban

Understand Async Job Systems

Explore Asynchronous Jobs in Elixir

Implement an Oban Worker

More About Oban

10. Testing Elixir

Create Your First Test

Test an Ecto Query

Test External API Requests

Test Phoenix Requests

Test Oban Jobs

11. The Future of Elixir

Deployment and Observability

Real-Time Apps with LiveView

GraphQL with Absinthe

Machine Learning with Nx and Bumblebee

Type Systems

The End of Our Journey

Bibliography

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Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Bussey, Stephen From Ruby to Elixir

ISBN:

9798888650745

OCLC:

1439601818