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.iex.exs file

A .iex.exs file at the root of your elixir project will be executed when you start your IEX session. Great for aliasing! 

#/.iex.exs

one = 1

alias MyApp.{Foo, Bar}

In your IEx session the variable one will be in scope and Foo and Bar will be aliased.

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