es6_maps simplifies Elixir map creation by introducing ES6-like shorthand syntax, reducing repetitive code patterns. This feature, familiar to JavaScript and Rust developers, enhances language ergonomics without runtime overhead. Installation involves adding es6_maps to dependencies and compilers in mix.exs. Usage examples demonstrate creating, destructuring, and updating maps and structs. Additionally, a formatting plugin converts existing code to the shorthand style and vice versa. Pragmas in comments control formatting, while es6_maps modifies the Elixir compiler’s behavior by replacing map keys during runtime. However, this solution is closely tied to Elixir’s internal implementation and may break in future versions.
https://github.com/kzemek/es6_maps