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== Elixir programming language == [[File:Elixir_logo.png|thumb|Logo of the Elixir programming language]] '''Elixir''' is a dynamic, functional programming language built on top of the [[Erlang programming language|Erlang VM]]. It was designed to provide developers with a productive and reliable platform for creating scalable and fault-tolerant applications. == History == Elixir was created by [[JosΓ© Valim]] in 2011. Valim wanted to build a concurrent, distributed, and fault-tolerant system that could leverage the power of the Erlang VM. He wanted a language that would provide a pleasant and productive experience for developers, and thus, Elixir was born. == Features == === Functional Programming === Elixir is a functional programming language that promotes immutability and encourages writing code that is concise, expressive, and reusable. === Concurrency === Elixir provides powerful tools for building concurrent applications. It adopts the actor model, allowing developers to write lightweight processes that communicate via message passing. === Metaprogramming === Elixir's metaprogramming capabilities are one of its defining features. With macros, developers can extend and modify the language syntax to better suit their needs. === Fault-tolerance === Built on the Erlang VM, Elixir inherits many of Erlang's well-known features for building fault-tolerant systems. It provides supervisors and supervisors hierarchies to isolate, handle, and recover from failures. === Scalability === Elixir is designed to scale effortlessly. It takes advantage of the Erlang VM's lightweight processes and process isolation, allowing developers to build highly concurrent and scalable systems. === Interoperability === Elixir seamlessly interoperates with code written in Erlang, making it easy to leverage existing Erlang libraries and tools. == Syntax == Elixir's syntax is inspired by Ruby, adopting a clean and expressive style. It provides a rich set of data types, pattern-matching constructs, and composable functions. '''Example:''' ```elixir defmodule HelloWorld do def hello(name) do IO.puts("Hello, #{name}!") end end HelloWorld.hello("Elixir") ``` == Ecosystem == Elixir has a thriving ecosystem, with a wide range of libraries and frameworks available for various purposes. It has a package manager called [[Hex (package manager)|Hex]], which facilitates the installation and management of dependencies. Some notable libraries and frameworks include: * [[Phoenix (web framework)|Phoenix]] - A widely-used web framework for building high-performance, real-time applications. * [[Ecto (Elixir)|Ecto]] - A database wrapper and query generator for Elixir. * [[Broadway (Elixir)|Broadway]] - A concurrent and multi-stage data ingestion and data processing framework. == Community == Elixir has a supportive and active community of developers who contribute to its growth and help newcomers get started. The community organizes conferences, meetups, and online forums to share knowledge and collaborate on projects. == Conclusion == Elixir is a powerful and expressive programming language that offers a blend of functional programming and concurrency. It provides a reliable and scalable platform for building fault-tolerant and distributed applications. Its rich ecosystem and supportive community make it an excellent choice for developers looking to leverage the full potential of the Erlang VM. == References == <references /> == See also == * [[Erlang programming language]] * [[Concurrency (computer science)]] * [[Functional programming]] * [[Metaprogramming]] * [[Phoenix (web framework)]] * [[Supervisor (Erlang)]] * [[Actor model]] * [[Pattern matching (programming)]] * [[Ecto (Elixir)]] * [[Hex (package manager)]] * [[Broadway (Elixir)]] [[Category:Programming languages]] [[Category:Functional programming languages]] [[Category:Erlang programming language|*]]
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