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# [#17: Basic Pattern Matching](https://stephanyu.hashnode.dev/17-basic-pattern-matching?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In Elixir, the traditional assignment operator found in most languages is replaced by the match operator, denoted by =. This match operator serves as the entry point for pattern matching, a core feature of the language. Pattern matching in Elixir is ...

Mar 4, 2024 · 2 min read · stephanyu.hashnode.dev  
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