Learning Erlang by Example
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Learning Erlang by Example

About the Book

This book will get you started writing Erlang applications right from the get go. After some initial chapters introducing the language syntax and basic language features we will dive straight into building Erlang applications. While writing actual code you will discover and learn more about the different Erlang and OTP features. Each application we create is geared towards a different use-case, exposing the different mechanics of Erlang. 

I want this to become the book I would have read myself, simple and to the point. Something to help you get functional with Erlang quickly. I imagine you; with one hand holding your e-reader while typing code with the other hand.

I have made a broad assumption: Because only smart people would want to learn Erlang (that is you), that you are then also smart enough to find your way to all the language specifics when needed. So this book is not meant as a complete reference guide for Erlang. But it will teach you enough to give you a running start.

When you have reached the end of this book you will be able to build a full blown Erlang application and release it into production. You will understand the core Erlang features like; pattern matching, message passing, working with processes, and hot code swapping.

Free For Kids

Are you a student of even younger and getting into programming then please e-mail me at mark.nijhof@cre8ivethought.com to get a coupon to download the book for free (no questions asked and includes all future updates). Nothing should be limiting you from learning new things, always keep learning!

About the Author

Mark Nijhof
Mark Nijhof

Mark has worked in the software industry since 2000 during this time he has had many different roles, from Developer, Customer Support, Team Lead till Agile Coach. He currently works as a programmer working with erlang and javascript.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
    • What is Erlang
    • What is OTP
  • Book conventions
    • WIP in the title
    • Undefined in the title
  • Installation
    • Manage Erlang versions with Kerl
    • Or build Erlang from source
  • The Erlang Shell
    • Shell functions
  • Erlang, the basics
    • Punctuation
    • Variables
    • No defensive coding required
    • Modules
  • Pattern matching
    • Binding variables with pattern matching
    • Functions
    • Case expressions
    • If expressions
    • Guard structures
  • List Comprehensions (wip)
    • Filter lists
    • Mutate lists
    • Iterate over lists
  • Processes and messaging (wip)
    • erlang:spawn
    • erlang:spawn_link
    • trap exits
    • Messages
  • Code: Load balanced websockets (wip)
    • The application
    • Making a release
    • Dependencies
    • Lager
    • Cowboy
  • Code: Parser (undefined)
  • Code: Chat application (undefined)
  • Code: Web application (undefined)
  • Quick reference guide
  • Libraries you should know
  • Afterword
    • The main drivers behind the book
    • How does it feel to write a book?
    • Then why do it?
  • Special thanks
  • Artwork

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