Phoenix

Phoenix is a web development framework written in the functional programming language Elixir. Phoenix uses a server-side model–view–controller pattern. Based on the Plug library, and ultimately the Cowboy Erlang framework, it was developed to provide highly performant and scalable web applications.

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Use this learning plan to master Phoenix and build fast, reliable, and concurrent web applications.

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  1. Getting Started
    • Understand the basics of functional programming concepts and the underlying Erlang virtual machine (BEAM) on which Phoenix runs.
    • Familiarize yourself with the Phoenix documentation and official website.
  2. Elixir Fundamentals
    • Learn the basics of the Elixir language, including syntax, data types, and pattern matching.
    • Understand functional programming concepts such as immutability, pure functions, and recursion.
    • Explore Elixir's standard library and key features that enable concurrent and fault-tolerant applications.
  3. Phoenix Fundamentals
    • Learn the core concepts of the Phoenix framework, including models, views, and controllers.
    • Understand the Phoenix router, request handling, and response generation.
    • Explore Phoenix's routing macros, pipelines, and plugs for building robust web applications.
  4. Database and Ecto
    • Gain knowledge of Ecto, the database wrapper in Phoenix.
    • Learn how to define database schemas, perform CRUD operations, and handle database migrations.
    • Understand Ecto queries, associations, and validations for working with databases effectively.

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