Beginning with the Right Datatypes
Explore how to choose appropriate Elixir datatypes to build a solid data layer for your projects. Understand the impact of data structure choices on function design and learn idiomatic approaches for efficient, cohesive data strategies in functional programming with OTP.
We'll cover the following...
We'll cover the following...
Introduction to datatypes
The data layer houses the simple data structures our functions will use. Just as an artist needs to learn to mix paint colors on their palette, Elixir developers need to know the best ways to mix data structures. Every programmer making a transition to functional programming needs to understand its impact on data design. ...