🔗 Learning Elixir: lists

Lists are like a chain of boxes where each box holds a value and points to the next box in line. Unlike arrays in other languages that let you jump directly to any position, Elixir lists work more like a treasure hunt - you start at the first box and follow the chain until you find what you're looking for. This might sound limiting, but it makes lists incredibly powerful for the functional programming style that Elixir embraces. In this article, we'll explore how lists work, why they're designed this way, and how to use them effectively in your Elixir programs.