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      Hello!
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    <p><em>Joy of Elixir</em> is a gentle introduction to programming, aimed at people who already know some things about computers, but who have little-to-no programming experience. If you think you don't know enough about computers, well you got here already and that's enough!
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      This book will teach you the core concepts of the Elixir programming language in a fun and enjoyable way. If you're completely new to programming and you want to learn how to make a computer do things using the <strong>power of programming</strong> and you want to experience some <strong>joy</strong> while doing it, then read on!
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      This is the book for you!
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      <a href='https://leanpub.com/joyofelixir'><button class='buy'>Buy this book</button></a><br> or <a href='/toc.html'>read it online</a>
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