On: Elixir, a functional metaprogramming-aware languag...

[gingerlime]

Using python and ruby, Elixir looks much more "familiar" than the erlang syntax. Yet I was always curious about things like the actor model, lightweight processes and the high availability aspects of erlang.

Is it wise/advisable to start with Elixir without knowing erlang, or is it better to learn erlang first?

[yrashk → gingerlime]

I would recommend to start learning Elixir and diving into Erlang as necessary (and yes, you will find it necessary)

[ams6110 → gingerlime]

Erlang syntax takes about a day to get accustomed to. It's not that bad.