[zxcvcxz]

First thing on duckduckgo when you search for how to write a server in erlang:

http://20bits.com/article/erlang-a-generic-server-tutorial

That's just ridiculous. Erlang looks like php and python had an unholy child.

[joshrotenberg]

I won't downvote you because you are certainly entitled to your opinion, and there is no way I'm going to get into an Erlang vs Go For Writing Servers argument, but if you immediately write off Erlang/OTP because of how it looks, you are going to miss out on some pretty amazing server writing functionality.

[PeCaN]

Different stokes for different folks. Looks fine to me. But I'd prefer you don't try to offer advice if you don't actually know Erlang in the slightest.

[gmcabrita]

If all you dislike is the syntax, you can use Elixir instead.

[rcarmo]

Actually, it was more like Prolog self-pollination with a dash of acid. ;)

But seriously, the syntax is not that big a deal once you've understood it (and being permeable to the history behind it helps).

[MustardTiger]

What is ridiculous exactly? You just dislike the superficial look of the syntax?

[wcummings]

Before you get all indignant, that's not even a TCP server.