This book is a comprehensive guide to Erlang, a powerful functional programming language designed for building highly concurrent and fault-tolerant systems. Written by Joe Armstrong, one of the co-creators of Erlang, it provides deep insights into the language's syntax, concurrency model, and distributed computing capabilities. The second edition updates examples and explores modern applications of Erlang, making it a vital resource for developers looking to build scalable and reliable software.

Why Read This Book

• Written by Joe Armstrong, a co-creator of Erlang, providing authoritative insights into the language.
• Covers key Erlang concepts such as pattern matching, recursion, message-passing concurrency, and distributed computing.
• Introduces OTP (Open Telecom Platform), the framework for building robust, scalable systems.
• Includes real-world examples and exercises to reinforce understanding.
• Essential for developers working on high-performance, fault-tolerant, and distributed applications.

About the Author

Joe Armstrong (1950–2019) was a computer scientist and one of the original developers of Erlang at Ericsson. His work laid the foundation for modern concurrent programming, and he played a significant role in making Erlang one of the most respected languages for building distributed systems. He also contributed extensively to functional programming and system architecture, influencing generations of software engineers.