# `mix dialyzer.explain`
[🔗](https://github.com/jeremyjh/dialyxir/blob/1.4.8/lib/mix/tasks/dialyzer/explain.ex#L1)

This task provides background information about Dialyzer warnings.
If invoked without any arguments it will list all warning atoms.
When invoked with the name of a particular warning, it will display
information regarding it.

## Command line options

* `[warning]`       - display information regarding warning

```
mix dialyzer.explain pattern_match
```

# `run`

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*Consult [api-reference.md](api-reference.md) for complete listing*