A Simple Example using elm

January 22, 2017July 18, 2018 Ayush MishraAJAX, Functional Programming, HTML, JavaScript, Web, Web Applicationelm, Functional Programming, Javascript, technology, Web, Web Application

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In this blog, we will see how to build a simple application using elm. Elm is a functional language that compiles into javascript with following features:-

1) Great Performance
2) No run-time exception
3) Javascript Interop
4) Friendly error message
5) Ability to write functional code

Elm is getting popular day by day. According to Slant community, it is the 2nd most popular language, which compiles into Javascript. I have just started learning Elm and am still exploring this.

This is a very simple example to get country code of any location. I have taken help from Elm tutorial.

Every Elm program is divided into 3 parts

1) Model

2) Update

3) View

For complete source code, go to A Simple Application using Elm.

Written by Ayush Mishra

Ayush is the Sr. Lead Consultant @ Knoldus Software LLP. In his 10 years of experience he has become a developer with proven experience in architecting and developing web applications. Ayush has a Masters in Computer Application from U.P. Technical University, Ayush is a strong-willed and self-motivated professional who takes deep care in adhering to quality norms within projects. He is capable of managing challenging projects with remarkable deadline sensitivity without compromising code quality.