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Elixir Cookbook: Unleash the full power of programming in Elixir with over 60 incredibly effective recipes

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Elixir Cookbook

Chapter 2. Data Types and Structures

This chapter will cover the following recipes:

  • Understanding immutability
  • Adding and subtracting lists
  • Combining tuples into a list
  • Creating and manipulating keyword lists
  • Using pattern matching
  • Pattern matching an HTTPoison response
  • Creating a key/value store with a map
  • Mapping and reducing enumerables
  • Generating lazy (even infinite) sequences
  • Streaming a file as a resource

Understanding immutability

In Elixir, data, once created, is immutable. Whenever some input is passed into a function to be transformed, the original value remains unchanged and a new value is created.

This allows for safe concurrent access to the same data by n processes. It makes concurrency easier to manage, as it is guaranteed that no process can change the original data. Any transformation on the original data will result in new data being created.

Getting ready

To get started, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Create a file, which is transformator.ex, defining the Transformator module by adding the following code:
    defmodule Transformator do
  @default_list [1,2,3,4,5,6]

  def get_odd_numbers(list \\ @default_list) do
    Enum.filter(list, fn(x)-> rem(x,2) == 1 end)
  end

  def get_even_numbers(list \\ @default_list) do
    Enum.filter(list, fn(x)-> rem(x,2) == 0 end)
  end
end

    Note

    We define @default_list and use it in both functions preceded by \\. This means that, if no argument...

Adding and subtracting lists

Lists are widely used in functional programming languages, and Elixir is no exception.

Although lists might resemble other languages' arrays, they actually behave more like single-linked lists. Operations with lists are quite common, so in this recipe, we will show you how to add two lists or subtract one list from another.

Getting ready

We will use IEx for this recipe, so start a new session by typing iex in your console.

How to do it…

To add lists, we will use the ++ operator. The steps are as follows:

  1. Create a list named list_one:
    iex(1)> list_one = [1, 3, 5]
[1, 3, 5]
  2. Create a list named list_two:
    iex(2)> list_two = [2, 4, 6, 5]
[2, 4, 6, 5]
  3. Add list_one to list_two:
    iex(3)> list_one ++ list_two
[1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6, 5]
  4. Add list_two to list_one:
    iex(4)> list_two ++ list_one
[2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3, 5]

To subtract lists, we will be using the -- operator:

  1. Create a list named list_three:
    iex(5)> list_three = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9]
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7...

Combining tuples into a list

Elixir has a tuple data type. A tuple, like a list, can contain different types at the same time but guarantees that its elements are stored contiguously in memory.

Tuples are declared using brackets ({}) and are often used as function return values and in-function pattern matching.

Getting ready

In this recipe, we will be using an IEx session. Start it by executing iex in your console.

How to do it…

We will create two tuples, one with atoms and one with integers, and then we will combine them. To do so, we need to convert them into lists:

  1. Create tuple_one:
    iex(1)> tuple_one = {:one, :two, :three}
{:one, :two, :three}
  2. Create tuple_two:
    iex(2)> tuple_two = {1, 2, 3, 4}
{1, 2, 3, 4}
  3. Try to interpolate these two tuples by combining each value on the nth position of tuple_one with the nth value of tuple_two. We will be using the Enum.zip/2 function:
    iex(3)> Enum.zip(tuple_one,tuple_two)
** (Protocol.UndefinedError) protocol Enumerable not implemented for...

Creating and manipulating keyword lists

Tuples are often used to represent associative data structures. In Elixir, a list of two element tuples whose first element is an atom is called a keyword list.

Keyword lists have some particular features:

  • They maintain the order of the elements as defined when creating and adding elements
  • They allow repeated keys

Getting ready

Start a new IEx session by entering iex in your command line.

How to do it…

We will follow these steps to create and manipulate keyword lists:

  1. Create a list with three tuples:
    iex(1)> t1 = {:jane, 23}
iex(2)> t2 = {:jill, 44}
iex(3)> t3 = {:joe, 32}
iex(4)> kw_list = [t1, t2, t3]
[jane: 23, jill: 44, joe: 32]
  2. Add a new entry at the end of the list:
    iex(5)> kw_list = kw_list ++ [anthony: 22]
[jane: 23, jill: 44, joe: 32, anthony: 22]
  3. Add a new entry at the beginning of the list:
    iex(6)> kw_list = [zoe: 28] ++ kw_list
[zoe: 28, jane: 23, jill: 44, joe: 32, anthony: 22]
  4. Add an already existing key to the list:
    iex...

Using pattern matching

In some of the previous recipes, we've been using the = operator. When we execute something like a = 1, we are not performing an assignment; we are, instead, binding the value 1 to a.

This is actually pattern matching in its simplest form. The = operator is, in fact, called the match operator.

Getting ready

Start a new IEx session in your console.

How to do it…

To exercise our pattern matching techniques, we will follow these steps:

  1. Let's create a keyword list with our friends' birthdays:
    iex(1)> birthday_list = [andrew: "October 2nd", jim: "May 1st", carrie: "September 23rd", Carla: "August 30th"]
[andrew: "October 2nd", jim: "May 1st", carrie: "September 23rd",carla: "August 30th"]
  2. Now, we will be getting the first element of the list (also known as head of the list):
    iex(2)> [head|tail] = birthday_list
[andrew: "October 2nd", jim: "May 1st", carrie...

Pattern matching an HTTPoison response

HTTPoison is an HTTP client for Elixir. We have already used it in the Managing dependencies recipe of Chapter 1, Command Line.

In this recipe, we will create a simple application that will take a URL and fetch the corresponding page, returning either the body or the headers of that request.

Getting ready

We will be using the get_pages application. You will find it in the source code of this book. The steps are as follows:

  1. Enter the application directory:
    > cd get_pages
  2. Fetch the dependencies and compile them:
    > mix deps.get && mix deps.compile
  3. Start the application:
    > iex –S mix

How to do it…

To get an HTTP response and perform pattern matching on it, we will follow these steps:

  1. Issue a request to fetch the elixir-lang main page and take the headers from the response:
    iex(1)> GetPages.get(:headers, "http://elixir-lang.com")

    The result is shown in the following screenshot:

    How to do it…
  2. Now, we will request the main Google page and...

Understanding immutability

In Elixir, data, once created, is immutable. Whenever some input is passed into a function to be transformed, the original value remains unchanged and a new value is created.

This allows for safe concurrent access to the same data by n processes. It makes concurrency easier to manage, as it is guaranteed that no process can change the original data. Any transformation on the original data will result in new data being created.

Getting ready

To get started, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Create a file, which is transformator.ex, defining the Transformator module by adding the following code:

    defmodule Transformator do
  @default_list [1,2,3,4,5,6]

  def get_odd_numbers(list \\ @default_list) do
    Enum.filter(list, fn(x)-> rem(x,2) == 1 end)
  end

  def get_even_numbers(list \\ @default_list) do
    Enum.filter(list, fn(x)-> rem(x,2) == 0 end)
  end
end

    Note

    We define @default_list and use it in both functions preceded by \\. This means that, if no argument is...

Adding and subtracting lists

Lists are widely used in functional programming languages, and Elixir is no exception.

Although lists might resemble other languages' arrays, they actually behave more like single-linked lists. Operations with lists are quite common, so in this recipe, we will show you how to add two lists or subtract one list from another.

Getting ready

We will use IEx for this recipe, so start a new session by typing iex in your console.

How to do it…

To add lists, we will use the ++ operator. The steps are as follows:

  1. Create a list named list_one:

    iex(1)> list_one = [1, 3, 5]
[1, 3, 5]

  2. Create a list named list_two:

    iex(2)> list_two = [2, 4, 6, 5]
[2, 4, 6, 5]

  3. Add list_one to list_two:

    iex(3)> list_one ++ list_two
[1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6, 5]

  4. Add list_two to list_one:

    iex(4)> list_two ++ list_one
[2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3, 5]

To subtract lists, we will be using the -- operator:

  1. Create a list named list_three:

    iex(5)> list_three = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9]
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9]

  2. Create...

Combining tuples into a list

Elixir has a tuple data type. A tuple, like a list, can contain different types at the same time but guarantees that its elements are stored contiguously in memory.

Tuples are declared using brackets ({}) and are often used as function return values and in-function pattern matching.

Getting ready

In this recipe, we will be using an IEx session. Start it by executing iex in your console.

How to do it…

We will create two tuples, one with atoms and one with integers, and then we will combine them. To do so, we need to convert them into lists:

  1. Create tuple_one:

    iex(1)> tuple_one = {:one, :two, :three}
{:one, :two, :three}

  2. Create tuple_two:

    iex(2)> tuple_two = {1, 2, 3, 4}
{1, 2, 3, 4}

  3. Try to interpolate these two tuples by combining each value on the nth position of tuple_one with the nth value of tuple_two. We will be using the Enum.zip/2 function:

    iex(3)> Enum.zip(tuple_one,tuple_two)
** (Protocol.UndefinedError) protocol Enumerable not implemented for {:one...

Creating and manipulating keyword lists

Tuples are often used to represent associative data structures. In Elixir, a list of two element tuples whose first element is an atom is called a keyword list.

Keyword lists have some particular features:

  • They maintain the order of the elements as defined when creating and adding elements

  • They allow repeated keys

Getting ready

Start a new IEx session by entering iex in your command line.

How to do it…

We will follow these steps to create and manipulate keyword lists:

  1. Create a list with three tuples:

    iex(1)> t1 = {:jane, 23}
iex(2)> t2 = {:jill, 44}
iex(3)> t3 = {:joe, 32}
iex(4)> kw_list = [t1, t2, t3]
[jane: 23, jill: 44, joe: 32]

  2. Add a new entry at the end of the list:

    iex(5)> kw_list = kw_list ++ [anthony: 22]
[jane: 23, jill: 44, joe: 32, anthony: 22]

  3. Add a new entry at the beginning of the list:

    iex(6)> kw_list = [zoe: 28] ++ kw_list
[zoe: 28, jane: 23, jill: 44, joe: 32, anthony: 22]

  4. Add an already existing key to the list:

    iex(7...
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This book is intended for users with some knowledge of the Elixir language syntax and basic data types/structures. Although this is a cookbook and no sequential reading is required, the book’s structure will allow less advanced users who follow it to be gradually exposed to some of Elixir’s features and concepts specific to functional programming. To get the most out of this book, you need to be well versed with Erlang.
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10 Chapters
1. Command Line Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Command Line
Introduction
Using the terminal to prototype and test ideas
Loading and compiling modules
Getting help and accessing documentation within IEx
Using Erlang from Elixir
Inspecting your system in IEx
Inspecting your system with Observer
Creating a simple application
Managing dependencies
Generating a supervised application
Generating umbrella applications
Managing application configuration
Creating custom Mix tasks
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2. Data Types and Structures
Understanding immutability
Adding and subtracting lists
Combining tuples into a list
Creating and manipulating keyword lists
Using pattern matching
Pattern matching an HTTPoison response
Creating a key/value store with a map
Mapping and reducing enumerables
Generating lazy (even infinite) sequences
Streaming a file as a resource
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Joining strings
Splitting strings
Replacing string codepoints with patterns
Slicing strings with ranges
Using regular expressions
Combining operations with the |> operator
Creating a word list
Determining the word frequency in a text
Reading and writing metadata from MP3 files
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4. Modules and Functions
Introduction
Namespacing modules
Using module attributes as constants
Enforcing behaviors
Documenting modules
Using module directives
Using a module in the scripted mode
Defining functions with default arguments
Using guard clauses and pattern matching in function definitions
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5. Processes and Nodes
Introduction
Sending messages between processes
Making code run on all available CPUs
Using tasks to perform multiple concurrent computations
Creating a stateful server process (messages with counters)
Using agents as an abstraction around states
Using an ETS table to share the state
Creating named nodes
Connecting nodes
Executing code in a different node
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6. OTP – Open Telecom Platform
Introduction
Implementing a GenServer
Expanding our server
Creating a supervisor
Using Observer to inspect supervisors and processes
Handling errors and managing exceptions
Packaging and releasing an OTP application
Deploying applications and updating a running system
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Introduction
Setting up Cowboy
Serving static files
Implementing a websocket handler
Creating a Phoenix application
Defining routes
Creating a controller
Creating views and templates
Implementing topics
Protecting the Phoenix app with SSL
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Introduction
Using Redis and Postgres
Using OS commands from within Elixir
Getting Twitter data
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Installing Elixir
Installing PostgreSQL
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I feel that this book has been misunderstood and is getting somewhat lower ratings than it deserves. The problem is that the title of this book is a bit misleading. Most programming "cookbooks" contain a collection of non-obvious ways to do things, which are commonly needed but not well documented elsewhere.Instead, this book takes the approach of summarizing the standard introductory Elixir topics in the format of "recipes". This actually makes it a great introductory book, or a great way to supplement your reading of the other intro-level Elixir books. I read this book early on my journey to mastering Elixir and I did learn from it a few new concepts and tricks that I didn't get from the other books. It generally helped cement my knowledge of the foundations. Moreover, the author is active in the Elixir community and it is obvious that he has very solid knowledge and valuable insights into the Elixir way of doing things.
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Paulo A Pereira is a journalist and senior software engineer with a background in Grails and Rails. He fell in love with Elixir and has a passion for exploring new technologies and keeping himself up to date with the industry's developments. Paulo previously worked as a consultant and lead developer for Mediadigital, implementing Grails and Rails solutions, and he is currently working at Onfido Background Checks, a London-based tech start-up that is proving to be a key player in the background checking industry.
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USA:

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Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela
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Customs duty are charges levied on goods when they cross international borders. It is a tax that is imposed on imported goods. These duties are charged by special authorities and bodies created by local governments and are meant to protect local industries, economies, and businesses.

Do I have to pay customs charges for the print book order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The orders shipped to the countries that are listed under EU27 will not bear custom charges. They are paid by Packt as part of the order.

List of EU27 countries: www.gov.uk/eu-eea:

A custom duty or localized taxes may be applicable on the shipment and would be charged by the recipient country outside of the EU27 which should be paid by the customer and these duties are not included in the shipping charges been charged on the order.

How do I know my custom duty charges? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The amount of duty payable varies greatly depending on the imported goods, the country of origin and several other factors like the total invoice amount or dimensions like weight, and other such criteria applicable in your country.

For example:

  • If you live in Mexico, and the declared value of your ordered items is over $ 50, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 19% which will be $ 9.50 to the courier service.
  • Whereas if you live in Turkey, and the declared value of your ordered items is over € 22, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 18% which will be € 3.96 to the courier service.
How can I cancel my order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Cancellation Policy for Published Printed Books:

You can cancel any order within 1 hour of placing the order. Simply contact customercare@packt.com with your order details or payment transaction id. If your order has already started the shipment process, we will do our best to stop it. However, if it is already on the way to you then when you receive it, you can contact us at customercare@packt.com using the returns and refund process.

Please understand that Packt Publishing cannot provide refunds or cancel any order except for the cases described in our Return Policy (i.e. Packt Publishing agrees to replace your printed book because it arrives damaged or material defect in book), Packt Publishing will not accept returns.

What is your returns and refunds policy? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Return Policy:

We want you to be happy with your purchase from Packtpub.com. We will not hassle you with returning print books to us. If the print book you receive from us is incorrect, damaged, doesn't work or is unacceptably late, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com with the order number and issue details as explained below:

  1. If you ordered (eBook, Video or Print Book) incorrectly or accidentally, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com within one hour of placing the order and we will replace/refund you the item cost.
  2. Sadly, if your eBook or Video file is faulty or a fault occurs during the eBook or Video being made available to you, i.e. during download then you should contact Customer Relations Team within 14 days of purchase on customercare@packt.com who will be able to resolve this issue for you.
  3. You will have a choice of replacement or refund of the problem items.(damaged, defective or incorrect)
  4. Once Customer Care Team confirms that you will be refunded, you should receive the refund within 10 to 12 working days.
  5. If you are only requesting a refund of one book from a multiple order, then we will refund you the appropriate single item.
  6. Where the items were shipped under a free shipping offer, there will be no shipping costs to refund.

On the off chance your printed book arrives damaged, with book material defect, contact our Customer Relation Team on customercare@packt.com within 14 days of receipt of the book with appropriate evidence of damage and we will work with you to secure a replacement copy, if necessary. Please note that each printed book you order from us is individually made by Packt's professional book-printing partner which is on a print-on-demand basis.

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Currently, no tax is charged on the purchase of any print book (subject to change based on the laws and regulations). A localized VAT fee is charged only to our European and UK customers on eBooks, Video and subscriptions that they buy. GST is charged to Indian customers for eBooks and video purchases.

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You can pay with the following card types:

  1. Visa Debit
  2. Visa Credit
  3. MasterCard
  4. PayPal
What is the delivery time and cost of print books? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Shipping Details

USA:

'

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela