--- title: Getting Started With Elixir: A Dynamic Functional... description: Learn about Elixir, a dynamic functional programming language that runs on the Erlang VM. Discover the Elixir Programming Language Forum, a community-driven... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/getting-started-with-elixir-a-dynamic-functional-programming-language-48w9bjwk8 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Getting Started With Elixir: A Dynamic Functional Programming Language | daily.dev og:description: Learn about Elixir, a dynamic functional programming language that runs on the Erlang VM. Discover the Elixir Programming Language Forum, a community-driven... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/getting-started-with-elixir-a-dynamic-functional-programming-language-48w9bjwk8 og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/48w9BJWK8.png og:image:alt: Getting Started With Elixir: A Dynamic Functional Programming Language og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Getting Started With Elixir: A Dynamic Functional Programming Language **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 6 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Learn about Elixir, a dynamic functional programming language that runs on the Erlang VM. Discover the Elixir Programming Language Forum, a community-driven platform for learning. Find out how to install Elixir, its compatibility with Erlang, and the recommended version manager. Explore the advantages of learning Elixir and its useful tooling for full-stack development. ## Content Are you interested in learning a functional programming language that is gaining popularity in the programming world? Look no further than Elixir! Elixir is a dynamic language that runs on the Erlang VM and has become well-known for its ability to develop robust and scalable web applications using the Phoenix framework. In this article, we will introduce you to the Elixir Programming Language Forum, a community-driven platform that focuses on learning and provides a range of resources for its members. Getting started with Elixir is easy. We will show you how to install Elixir on your machine and highlight the compatibility between Elixir and Erlang. We will also discuss the recommended version manager to use for managing your Elixir installations. But why should you learn Elixir in the first place? In 2024 and beyond, Elixir offers numerous advantages for developers. Not only is it fun and easy to use, but it also meets modern usage demands and offers rewarding career progression. Additionally, Elixir provides a range of useful tooling, allowing for full-stack development. Its easily accessible documentation makes learning a breeze, and mastering Elixir can even improve your skills as a programmer in other languages. 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