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FAQ

Q. How do I get started?

A. Check out the Getting Started Guide for more info.

Q. How much is implemented?

A. Most of Kernel.SpecialForms as well as some modules in the Standard Library

The compiler to this point has been focused on translating Kernel.SpecialForms and Kernel. Below is a list of what is complete, incomplete, as well as missing

Kernel.SpecialForms

  • Complete

    • __DIR__
    • __MODULE__
    • ^var
    • &expr
    • for
    • %{}
    • {args}
    • <<args>>
    • fn [clauses] end
    • cond(clauses)
    • __block__
    • __aliases__
    • unquote
    • unquote_splicing
    • %
    • left.right
    • quote
    • import
    • case
    • left = right
    • require
    • left :: right
    • alias
    • __CALLER__
    • __ENV__

  • Missing

    • super(args)

  • Caveats

    • quote - ignores context options
    • left = right does not support full unification yet. 
      a = 1 # works as expected

1 = a # may not work currently, but in some cases it will
    • send and receive only work on functions defined with defgen or defgenp

Completed Modules

* Tuple
* List
* Atom
* Range
* Logger
* Map
* MapSet

Incomplete Modules

* Kernel
* Enum
* Agent
* Integer
* Keyword
* Base
* String
* Bitwise
* Set

Missing Modules

* Everything else

Q. Can I use it today?

A. Yes, but realize this is not at 1.0 yet.

You can use ElixirScript on your front ends and have it work and interoperate with JavaScript modules. The problem is since most of the standard library is incomplete.

Q. Can I use pattern matching?

A. Yes

Q. Can I use processes?

A. Yes, with some caveats as mentioned above. Only current works with functions defined with defgen or defgenp

Q. What about OTP?

A. Not yet. Maybe never.