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Elixir/Erlang news, update on Monday.

1. Elixir v1.2.0

v1.2 brings enhancements, bug fixes, performance improvements and more into Elixir. Elixir v1.2 relies on many features in Erlang 18, requiring at least Erlang 18+. Upgrading to Erlang 18 is therefore necessary before upgrading Elixir.

1. Comparing Elixir and Erlang variables

I hope this puts to rest the claim that Elixir variables are somehow unsafer than Erlang ones (or vice-versa)

1. Failing fast and slow in Erlang and Elixir

   The Golden Trinity of Erlang

   - Fail fast
   - Share nothing
   - Failure handling

2. Credo bump version to v0.2.5

   It’s a static code analysis tool for the Elixir language with a focus on teaching and code consistency. Credo is a code linter that does not spout “YOU’RE WRONG!!!” but instead teaches you why you should probably reconsider your code here and there.

3. Elixir User’s Survey 2015

   Programer prefer Vim above all others. Atom is pretty darn cool to use too. Short Guide on setting up a development environment for Elixir development.

4. Erlang.mk User Guide

   Erlang.mk User Guide by Loïc Hoguin, Third-party plugins support.

   Why erlang.mk?

   - Erlang.mk is fast
   - Erlang.mk gives you the full power of Unix
   - Erlang.mk is a text file2
   - Erlang.mk can manage Erlang itself
   - Erlang.mk can do more than Erlang
   - Erlang.mk integrates nicely in Make and Automake projects

5. Elixir block keywords

Elixir’s own `if/do/else` is just a macro using these keyword lists.