Elixir is a functional, concurrent programming language built on the Erlang virtual machine (BEAM). It is designed for creating scalable and maintainable applications, especially in distributed and fault-tolerant systems. Elixir is widely used for web development, real-time communication, and embedded systems.

Features of Elixir:

• Functional programming paradigm with immutable data structures and high-level abstractions.
• Concurrency support with lightweight processes for handling thousands of tasks concurrently.
• Built-in fault-tolerance, allowing systems to remain operational even after failures.
• Compatibility with Erlang’s ecosystem, offering access to its libraries and distributed capabilities.
• Extensive support for hot code upgrades without downtime, essential for production environments.
• Rich ecosystem, including the Phoenix framework for building modern web applications.

To check Elixir version, run the following commands on your VM:

$ source /etc/profile.d/elixir.sh

$ elixir -v

Disclaimer: Elixir is an open-source project maintained by the community and distributed under the Apache 2.0 License. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any other entity. Elixir is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for understanding and complying with licensing terms and regulations while using Elixir.