Elixir and Phoenix: Web Development with Functional Programming

Ready to shift your programming paradigm and build incredibly fast, concurrent web applications? Functional programming offers a powerful alternative to object-oriented design, but getting started can feel intimidating without the right approach. This text-based course guides you step-by-step from Elixir basics to launching functional web applications with Phoenix. You will master core functional concepts, handle database interactions, and implement modern web features like secure authentication and real-time updates. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of functional programming, including immutability, pattern matching, and the pipe operator. - Build robust web applications from scratch using the Phoenix framework and PostgreSQL. - Implement secure user authentication using OAuth integration. - Apply modern Elixir practices, including typespecs and concurrent process management. - Configure database schemas, migrations, and queries using Ecto. - Explore real-time application features using Phoenix channels and modern state-management concepts. You will start with foundational syntax, data types, and functional patterns before transitioning into web development. Through structured written explanations and step-by-step code exercises, you will gradually assemble a fully functional, database-backed web application. This course is designed for beginners new to functional programming or the Elixir ecosystem, with no prior experience in Phoenix required. Start reading today to unlock the power of functional web development.