Learn ELVISH with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic Elvish shell commands
Practice pipelines with structured data
Write functions and closures
Explore modules and namespaces
Develop scripts for automation tasks
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basic shell commands and variables
Week 2: Pipelines with lists and maps
Week 3: Functions, closures, and modules
Week 4: System automation and REPL testing
Interview Questions
What is Elvish shell?
Explain structured data pipelines in Elvish
How do functions and closures work?
What are modules and namespaces?
How does Elvish differ from Bash or Zsh?
Cheat Sheet
var = value - variable assignment
fn myFunc { } - define function
list|map|record - structured data types
use myModule - import module
echo $var - print value
Books
Elvish Shell Programming Guide
Mastering Elvish for Automation
Structured Pipelines in Elvish
Interactive Shell Scripting with Elvish
Elvish Modules and Advanced Workflows
Tutorials
Getting Started with Elvish
Structured pipelines and data types
Functions, closures, and modules
Automation scripts and REPL
Custom module development
Official Docs
Elvish official documentation
Elvish GitHub repository
Community tutorials and guides
Community Links
Elvish GitHub repository
Reddit /r/ElvishShell
Official Elvish documentation
Community chat rooms and forums
Editor/IDE plugins community
Community Support
Official Elvish website and documentation
GitHub repository
Reddit /r/ElvishShell
Community forums and chat rooms
Editor/IDE plugins community