Learn PHOENIX with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Week 1: Elixir basics and functional programming
Week 2: MVC pattern and Phoenix basics
Week 3: Ecto, schemas, and migrations
Week 4: Channels and real-time features
Week 5: Testing, deployment, and performance optimization
Skill Improvement Plan
Master Elixir functional paradigms
Build efficient Ecto queries and schemas
Use LiveView for interactive UIs
Implement PubSub for scalable messaging
Write comprehensive tests and CI/CD integration
Interview Questions
What is Phoenix Framework and its main features?
Explain MVC in Phoenix
How do Channels work for real-time communication?
What is Ecto and how does it integrate with Phoenix?
How does Phoenix achieve concurrency and fault tolerance?
Cheat Sheet
mix phx.new my_app -> create new project
mix phx.gen.html/contexts -> generate scaffolding
mix ecto.create/migrate -> database setup
mix phx.server -> run server
mix test -> run tests
Books
Programming Phoenix ≥ 1.6
Crafting GraphQL APIs in Elixir with Absinthe
Phoenix LiveView Up and Running
Designing Elixir Systems with OTP
Real-Time Phoenix
Tutorials
Getting Started with Phoenix
Building CRUD apps with Ecto
LiveView for interactive UIs
Real-time messaging with Channels
Testing and deploying Phoenix applications
Official Docs
https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix
Phoenix GitHub repository
Elixir Forum and community guides
Community Links
Elixir Forum
Phoenix Slack channels
StackOverflow Phoenix tag
GitHub repository issues and discussions
Community blogs and tutorials
Community Support
Elixir Forum
Phoenix Slack and Discord channels
StackOverflow Phoenix tag
GitHub Phoenix repository
Elixir and Phoenix Meetup groups