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# [Elixir Access behaviour](https://blog.mnishiguchi.com/elixir-access-behaviour?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

TIL Access supports keyword lists (Keyword) and maps (Map) out of the box, but not structs. There is a reason why Elixir does not implement Access behaviour for structs. Perfer data.key for accessing predefined atom keys of map or struct. Access be...

Nov 14, 2021 · 2 min read · blog.mnishiguchi.com  
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