A podcast about what it's like being new to Elixir. I (Brooklin Myers) share my experience, document my process, and summarize what I learn to help and encourage new Elixir developers.
Ep. 37 - Building A (Digital) Nuclear Reactor using Elixir w/ John Darrington
John Darrington works as Lead Digital Architect of Digital Engineering for the Idaho National Laboratory. He is responsible for the decision to adopt Elixir for the development of a nuclear reactor digital twin.In this episode, John will give advice to new developers, and will share his unorthodox path into the software development space.John also enjoys mentoring, and welcomes new interns into his team. He has invited Elixir Newbies to reach out if this sounds like your next development adventure.Links:John's LinkedIn ProfileINL: Idaho National LaboratoryProject Alexandria: A Nuclear Reactor Digital Twin---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
Ep. 36 - LiveView Native with Brian Cardarella
Today, we feature a very special and juicy episode. On the one hand, we have a long overdue guest: Brian Cardarella, CTO of DockYard. Also, we will be talking fresh news and insider knowledge about one of DockYard's big projects: LiveView Native.We will discuss the philosophy of open-source software development, the importance of facilitating early adoption (even for junior developers!), documentation, teaching materials, and, of course, solving the main challenges that developers face when tackling projects that need to be deployed in the multi-screened landscape of today.Will LiveView Native be the next big addition to the Elixir ecosystem? After years of hard work and a considerable investment, we are confident it will. Version 0.2 is just around the corner!Links* LiveView Native Documentation* LiveView Native GitHub* LiveView Native Website---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
Ep 35. Development, burnout, being human and living a good life w/ Sascha Wolf
Today we talk about mental health, burnout, therapy, productivity, relationships, and the big topics that make a life worth living.Everything to do with software and nothing to do with software. What is the point of being productive if we lose ourselves and hurt our relationships in the process? Sascha takes us through his journey from burnt-out software developer to a balanced life. From his website: "Sascha Wolf is a Software Developer at 7mind. He is also a loving husband, father and avid roleplayer. He reads a lot, loves a good science fiction movie and likes to engage in thought-provoking conversations from game design to system architecture or the meaning of life."Join us for out most heartwarming episode as of yet.LinksPsychological SafetyBrené BrownTeam TopologiesSascha Wolf WebsiteSascha's TwitterDockyard Academy---Want to kickstart your Elixir Journey? Join our next class of up-and-coming #ElixirLang developers at #DockYardAcademy.Our next cohort starts in early November 2023. Join our Newsletter to find out more.
Ep 34 Elixir Game Development using ECSx w/ Andrew Berrien
Today, we're stepping into the not-too-common world of game creation in Elixir with a special guest, a friend and a colleague. Andrew Berrien is a developer at DockYard. He is also the brain behind the Entity-Component-System (ECSX) Framework for Elixir. He tells is about his journey building the framework and how you can get started with Game Development in Elixir.Andrew explains the core concepts of entities, components, systems, tags, and managers—each crucial to bringing a game to life. We also discuss the potential of running multiple games on a single application, leveraging concurrency, and exploring fault tolerance. We end with a glimpse into the ECSX and Live Dashboard's workings, designed to make game design easy and efficient for both newbies and experienced developers. So, tune in to explore Andrew's fascinating journey and his dedication to expanding the horizons of what Elixir can achieve.Links of this episodeBlogpost about ECSx at DockYardECSx TutorialECSx RepoAndrew's Twitter---Want to kickstart your Elixir Journey? Join our next class of up-and-coming #ElixirLang developers at #DockYardAcademy.Our next cohort starts in early November 2023. Join our Newsletter to find out more.
Ep. 33. - Build Your Own Web Framework in Elixir w/ Adi Iyengar
Today we talk with Adi Iyengar, author of Build Your Own Web Framework in Elixir, and host of the Elixir Mix Podcast. We discuss programming being like magic (wizards beware), demystifying and teaching the craft, TDD, and all of the different thought processes, learnings, and experiences gained through writing the book.One to enjoy, for sure! Find Adi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/lebugcatcherUse code 15ELIXIR to get 15% off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Framework-Elixir-hands/dp/1801812543Elixir Mix Podcast---Join the next class of up-and-coming #ElixirLang developers in the second #DockYardAcademy cohort! Pricing information is now available and applications are open through May 12 2023: Sign Up Now.
Ep. 32 - Coding as a window into reality. Storytelling and Meta knowledge w/ Einar
Are you writing code or are you looking into the very fabric of reality?Are you creating a solution or participating in a Great Story that needs to be told?Einar believes that coding may be fulfilling a shamanistic function in the modern world, that learning to code is a way to become a powerful and energetic human that connects the seen with the unseen.Could it be that learning to code has a transformative effect in who you are as a person?These are some of the topics that are put forth in today's episode with DockYard Academy about-to-be-graduate Einar. He, as some of our latest guests, is transitioning into coding from other professional fields. This is one of our most profound and "meta" conversations yet.---Join the next class of up-and-coming #ElixirLang developers in the second #DockYardAcademy cohort! Pricing information is now available and applications are open through May 12 2023: Sign Up Now.
Ep 31. Into Elixir from other fields. A Doctor cracks the code w/ Alena
Many of us arrive at coding from other professional fields. This is the case of Alena, an accomplished psychologist who encountered challenges in the administrative side of her profession that deserved solving. What is coding if not problem solving? Step by step, Alena found herself deepening her knowledge of software development, first through self-study, and later on through bootcamps.It was this inquisitive approach that led her to Elixir Newbie. Quite the journey. Alena is an eloquent, engaging and deep spirit. You are in for a treat! ---Join the next class of up-and-coming #ElixirLang developers in the second #DockYardAcademy cohort! Pricing information is now available and applications are open through May 12 2023: Sign Up Now.
Ep 30. Growing as a developer (and as a person) while studying Elixir w/ Yusef Nathanson
Yusef Nathanson is one of the students of the first cohort of DockYard Academy. At the moment he is finishing his capstone project, using AI with databases filled with personal data. In between lines of code he supports his fellow students, and has become a beloved member of the community.During this episode we chat about the importance of community and a supportive environment for the Elixir student. Yusef also shares his experiences in DockYard Academy, and reflects on the role of AI for the Newbie developer.This one moved us deeply! Enjoy.---Join the next class of up-and-coming #ElixirLang developers in the second #DockYardAcademy cohort! Pricing information is now available and applications are open through May 12 2023: Sign Up Now.
Ep 29. How to become an amazing developer. Lars Wikman shares his philosophy and mindset.
Lars Wikman is the CEO of Underjord. He lectures frequently and he plays with libraries like an artist plays with colors and strokes. His approach to code and his use of libraries reminds us of the spirit we have with LEGOs.In this episode of Elixir Newbie, Lars entices creative exploration, a desire to build and try things out. The way to become an excellent developer is to build things and then share the lessons with the community.We recommend you check his lecture where he uses Membrane with Whisper and LiveView to create transcription and visualization of his lecture in real time. Rabbit hole alert, everyone!May this episode be an entry point to the amazing wealth of knowledge and exploration that Lars provides in his lectures, streams, YouTube videos and blog posts.His website is underjord.io. Definitely a great inspiration for all of us Elixir Newbies.
Ep. 28. Recruiting Elixir Developers with Hayden Evans from BeamIt
A long time in the making, this is one we have been looking forward to. Elixir Newbie is honored to host the first ever podcast appearance of Hayden Evans, founder and CEO of BeamIT, a recruitment agency that specializes in Erlang and Elixir.We talk about the Junior-Senior gap, the challenges of finding that first opportunity, the importance of soft skills, and the joys of recruitment as a career. We are thankful to Hayden for wanting to be part of the Elixir Newbie podcast, and we hope there will be a chance of another episode with him in the near future.Check what Hayden and the BeamIT team are up to here:BeamIT Web - https://www.beamrec.com/Their Forum - https://www.beamrec.com/forumJobs - https://www.beamrecjobs.com/LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beam-it-recruitment/
Ep. 27. Teaching Elixir w/ Bruce Tate from Grox.io
In today's episode we talk with none other than Bruce Tate. Bruce is one of the main voices, if not the main voice, in the Elixir education space. Bruce is the head of Grox.io, an education platform focused on Elixir, and he has also written, edited, and published numerous Elixir books.As an educator myself, it was very interesting to talk to Bruce and learn from his experiences teaching Elixir. During the conversation we touch upon some of the main challenges and pleasures of the craft. Wether you are a Newbie who is studying Elixir for the first time, someone who is delving deeper into different aspects of the PETAL stack, or a teacher who is interested in passing your knowledge effectively, you will surely find Bruce's insights and resources very valuable.Links of Interest:Interest in Groxio: https://grox.io/training/elixirContact for Currently Away launch team: https://www.currentlytheboat.com/contact-1Mastodon: @redrapids@techhub.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-tate/LInkedIn Groxio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groxiolearning/Grox.io YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Groxio
Ep. 26. Membrane w/ Michał Śledź from Software Mansion
In this episode, Elixir Newbie and co-host Jon Valdivia talks with Michał Śledź, who is one of the main developers of Membrane in Software Mansion.Membrane is a (or shall we say the) audio and video library for Elixir. They provide the tools for you to write your own multimedia solution in Elixir. In a world of remote video and audio collaborations, this is something very interesting for developers.Michał and Jon will discuss current projects and challenges of working with audio and video in Elixir, as well as opportunities for Newbies who want to learn Membrane, and even develop professionally in this direction.LinksMembraneMembrane TutorialsMembrane GitHubMichał's presentation: WebRTC redefinedElements Of Programming InterviewsEPI JudgeRTP Audio Video Internet
Ep. 25. Sonic Pi w/ Sam Aaron - Could education, coding, music and fun all be rolled into one?
Today I am joined by Sam Aaron, creator of Sonic Pi.If you do not know Sonic Pi you are in for a treat. Sam Aaron is a visionary developer who decided to solve one of the most problematic issues in education: getting children to focus. His answer to the problem? Introduce fun and games.How is this related to Elixir? Well... I recommend you listen to the full episode, because as Sam points out, Music is all about concurrency, and our very own Jose Valim has been sponsoring the development of this project. If you are so inclined, Sam welcomes Elixir developers to contribute to his efforts to push the boundaries of this field. You may want to get in touch!Links:Sonic PiSonic Pi ForumSonic Pi TwitterGitHubDJ DaveSam Aaron TwitterSam Aaron / SonicPi Patreon
Ep 24. Mapping out the Elixir Landscape w/Jon Valdivia and Jeff Helman
Our guest host Jon Valdivia speaks with fellow DockYard Academy student Jeff Helman about mapping out the Elixir Job Industry.Links- Jeff Helman- Jon Valdivia- DockYard Academy Signup
Ep 23. Meet My Students! w/Jon Valdivia and Andrew Martin
Today I'm joined by two of my amazing students in the beta testing program of DockYard Academy.Links- Jon Valdivia's Blog- Drew Martin's Citizen Coder Podcast- DockYard Academy