Exploring Elixir as a New Programming Language in 2024

pudge_dodging, a Python developer experienced in machine learning, reflects on their annual tradition of learning a new programming language, only to abandon the effort partway. The previous year's challenge was Rust, which proved difficult due to its borrowing system. This year, the interest has shifted to functional programming, leading to the discovery of Elixir. The author is curious about whether to focus on Elixir or Erlang and is currently following a succinct guide to Elixir. They're contemplating implementing parts of the 'Crafting Interpreters' book in Elixir, although they're unsure about the idea. Further, they question the utility of learning Elixir for machine learning applications but note its potential use in web development.