Import, Alias, Require, and Use in Elixir
2025-04-10
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This article by Gabriel Perales delves into the different ways to work with modules in Elixir, focusing on the directives 'alias', 'import', 'require', and 'use'. Each directive is explained in detail, highlighting its purpose, syntax, and use cases, along with practical examples to clarify their roles in building clean and maintainable code. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of these essential Elixir tools and when to use them effectively for more elegant and readable programming. The article provides best practices and guidance on avoiding common pitfalls, such as namespace pollution and unclear dependencies.
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