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=== Creating DSLs in Elixir === Elixir's powerful metaprogramming capabilities, coupled with its flexible syntax and comprehensive standard library, make it an excellent language for building DSLs. The following techniques can be used to create DSLs in Elixir: * **Macros**: Elixir macros allow developers to define custom syntax and transform code at compile-time, enabling the creation of intuitive DSLs. Macros can be used to define domain-specific constructs, modify existing Elixir syntax, or generate code programmatically. * **Pipe Operator**: Elixir's pipe operator (`|>`) provides a convenient way to chain functions together, allowing developers to create expressive and readable code. By defining functions with specific purposes, developers can create DSLs that read like a series of domain-specific actions. * **Composable Modules**: Elixir's module-based architecture provides a foundation for creating composable DSLs. By encapsulating related functionality within modules and leveraging Elixir's module attributes, developers can define DSLs that are modular, extensible, and easy to reuse.
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