Unlocking Advanced IEx Features for Enhanced Elixir Development

The article dives into advanced features of IEx, the interactive shell for Elixir, building on previous basic concepts. It highlights various helpers like v/1 for retrieving previous values, t/1 for displaying type information, and b/1 for listing module callbacks. Essential commands include the h/1 helper to access function documentation, l/1 for reloading modules, and exports/1 to view exported functions. Several process-related commands like i/1 provide insights into any term, while inspect/2 customizes value displays. Additional sections cover command history navigation and shell management best practices, emphasizing due diligence in using these tools for efficient coding. The article concludes with a promise of future content on debugging and production monitoring in IEx.