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Elixir Best Practices: When to Use Structs, String-keyed Maps, and Atom-keyed Maps

  • Rule #1: Always Use String-Keyed Maps for External Data
  • Rule #2: Convert External Data to Structs ASAP
  • Rule #3: Use Structs in All Other Code
  • Rule #4: Use Structs for Output Data
  • Rule #5: Avoid Using Atom-keyed Maps That Aren’t Structs
  • Rule #6: Use Keyword Lists Only for Function Arguments
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Refer to:

https://elixirforum.com/t/when-to-use-which-data-structure/10730/21

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