Gain insights into metaprogramming in Elixir. Delve into macros and discover how to elevate your coding skills, creating powerful libraries with concise, efficient code.

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Get introduced to the concept of metaprogramming. Learn how to level up your programming skills by discovering the full potential of the macro system in Elixir. Understand the ins and outs of metaprogramming at a fundamental level and write incredible libraries by doing more with less code.

Metaprogramming in Elixir

The expression  `__ENV.module__` returns the current module name as an atom. Which of the following options also return the current module name as an atom?

The expression <code>__ENV.module__</code> returns the current module name as an atom. Which of the following options also return the current module name as an atom?

Which of the following pseudo-variables return a `Macro.ENV` struct containing current environment information?

Which of the following pseudo-variables return a <code>Macro.ENV</code> struct containing current environment information?

Which of the following pseudo-variables can only be called within macros to return information about the caller’s environment?

Which of the following pseudo-variables can only be called within macros to return information about the caller’s environment?

What would be the output of running the following command in `iex`?
```
iex(3)> __ENV__.vars

What would be the output of running the following command in <code>iex</code>?
<pre><code>iex(3)&gt; __ENV__.vars</code></pre>

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