Shocking Discoveries

One way to learn about electricity is to stick your finger in a light socket. Assuming you survive, the experience will no doubt be memorable. And, absent other information, it may be the only path toward enlightenment. Follow up with cautious curiosity and you may even learn about on/off switches, line cords, plugs, and wall sockets.

Similarly, one can learn much about cutting-edge software projects by poking around the source code, even when the language reads like so much Greek. Indeed, poking around may be the only way forward when documentation lags behind code development, which is often the case.

Erlang documentation ranges from first class to skimpy at best. I’m starting low on the learning curve; hoping to climb by digging in and getting my hands dirty. Looking to record my experiences and insights here.

I welcome error correction and words of wisdom from those higher on the learning curve; invite any and all wishing to join me on the journey to pitch in.