Learn ELIXIR with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 18, 2025
Learning Path
Functional programming basics
Pattern matching & immutability
GenServers & OTP
Phoenix & LiveView
Distributed Elixir
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Syntax, pattern matching
Week 2: Processes & GenServers
Week 3: Phoenix + LiveView
Week 4: OTP + distributed clusters
Interview Questions
What is a GenServer?
Explain OTP supervisors.
How does BEAM handle concurrency?
What is pattern matching?
What makes Elixir fault-tolerant?
Cheat Sheet
Pattern match: {a, b} = {1, 2}
Function: def add(a, b), do: a + b
Pipe operator: |>
Start process: spawn(fn -> ... end)
GenServer.start_link(Module, args)
Books
Programming Elixir
Elixir in Action
Programming Phoenix
Tutorials
Elixir School
Programming Phoenix
The Little Elixir & OTP Guidebook
Official Docs
Elixir Official Docs
Erlang/OTP Docs
Phoenix Framework Docs
Community Links
Elixir Forum
Reddit r/elixir
Elixir Slack
Community Support
Elixir Forum
Elixir Slack
Reddit r/elixir
ElixirConf community