Predict first
Write down the output you expect. If the result differs, find the first place it changed.
You do not need to install Elixir first. Choose an exercise, change a few lines, and press Run. Read both the output and the errors.
This page is for short experiments. Keep full projects on your computer, where Mix can manage files, dependencies, and tests. Distributed nodes and OTP systems also belong in a local project.
Write down the output you expect. If the result differs, find the first place it changed.
Change one input, pattern, or timeout, then run it. A small change is easier to understand.
Move working code into IEx or a Mix project, then add one test.