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When NOT To Use Elixir - EMx 159
In this episode, Allen, Sascha, and Adi discuss the type of apps where Elixir is a no-go, the weak spots you NEED to know to avoid headaches, and what alternatives the panelists recommend for very complex workflows. Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Coaching | Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/coaching) Picks Adi- Real World Haskell (https://amzn.to/3Ipgtr7) Adi- Learn You a Haskell for Great Good! (https://amzn.to/33ONNJ7) Allen- Testing LiveView (https://www.testingliveview.com/) Sascha- Blades in the Dark (https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/) Sascha- Band of Blades (https://www.evilhat.com/home/band-of-blades/)
Getting Elixir Right with Alex Burlacu - EMx 158
Excited about Elixir but not sure how to get the most out of it? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, the Elixir Mix roundtable sits down with Alex Burlacu, a software developer whose specialities include Elixir, machine learning, and blowing his own mind. They talk about this ONE Elixir feature that surprised Alex, the do’s and don’ts of pattern matching and guards, and why Elixir is making Java shake in its boots. “It was really nice seeing how my students were reacting to what’s possible with Elixir. One of my students’ implementations was 5x simpler than Java!” - Alex Burlacu In This Episode How Alex is using and teaching this MIND-BLOWING feature of Elixir Alex and the roundtable discuss the non-negotiable Do’s and Don’ts of pattern matching and guards Why Elixir is starting to make Java run for its money (and why students love it) The KEY difference between destructing and pattern matching (knowing this will save you time and headaches) Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Coaching | Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/coaching) Links Elixir pattern matching magic (https://dev.to/alexburlacu/elixir-pattern-matching-magic-2i9j) Predicate Dispatch (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predicate_dispatch) hexdocs - Kernel.destructure/2 (https://hexdocs.pm/elixir/1.12/Kernel.html#destructure/2) hexdocs - Kernel.defguard/1 (https://hexdocs.pm/elixir/1.12/Kernel.html#defguard/1) Picks Adi- O-Gah-Pah Coffee (https://shop.ogahpahcoffee.com/) Alex- The Three Body Problem (Book) (https://headofzeus.com/books/9781800246683) Alex- The Dark Forest (Book) (https://headofzeus.com/books/9781784971588) Alex- Death’s End (Book) (https://headofzeus.com/books/9781784971625) Allen- Rust for Rustaceans (Book) (https://nostarch.com/rust-rustaceans) Sascha- Immune (Book) (https://www.amazon.com/Immune-Kurzgesagt-gorgeously-illustrated-immune-ebook/dp/B08YR8FNCP) Sascha- Kurzgesagt - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/Kurzgesagt) Sascha- Gravity Falls: Lost Legends (Book - Comic) (https://books.disney.com/book/gravity-falls-lost-legends/) Sascha- Gravity Falls (Series) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1865718/) Special Guest: Alex Burlacu.
Twitch Streaming with Elixir and Phoenix ft. Erik Guzmán - EMx 157
Want to see Elixir/Phoenix out in the wild? In this episode, Allen sits down with Erik Guzmán, a developer whose proficiency in Elixir/Phoenix enabled him to created instant closed captions for both Twitch and Zoom audiences. The two discuss why Elixir is so seamless in its scaling capabilities, how Elixir’s ability to reveal errors sooner saved Erik’s behind once or twice, and the biggest lessons Erik learned from burn out. “Because of how scalable and efficient things are, every client on Twitch is able to connect directly to my servers and get captions. I’ve been able to make a richer user experience.” - Erik In This Episode Why Erik moved from Ruby to Elixir and why it’s seamless for scaling How Erik’s live streaming programming for Twitch and Zoom is changing the game for speech-to-text What Erik learned from building code manually in Elixir/Phoenix, revealing something not-so-great about Ruby on Rails How Elixir reveals errors before they become life-threatening, saving Erik from a world of hurt What getting laid off and burnt out taught Erik about streaming, programming, and sharing Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Picks Allen’s: Cloudflare Workers: https://workers.cloudflare.com/ Erik’s Ted Lasso show on AppleTV Connect with Erik: Twitch 1 https://twitter.com/talk2megooseman Erik Guzman - DEV Community Special Guest: Erik Guzmán.
A personal Brain with Nerves and LiveBook with Dimitris Zorbas
In this episode we talk with Dimitris Zorbas and how he built Brain using Nerves and LiveBook to teach a RaspberryPi to display quotes and highlights from his Kindle. We also talk about how the exciting developments in the Elixir ecosystem intertwine to create experiences bigger than the part of their sums and what part LiveBook will probably play in the future of these developments. Panel Allen Wyma Sasha Wolf Guest Dimitris Zorbas
3 Fundamental Pillars You Need to Succeed as an Entrepreneur - BONUS
Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club. Use coupon code "GREAT" Mani has summarized hundreds of business books that outline how to build, grow, and operate a business and he shares his expertise with Chuck and the listeners in this special episode. Chuck and Mani discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. They talk about their businesses on a regular basis and Chuck's been getting a lot of requests for entrepreneurship help. He and Mani talk about the 3 primary things that add momentum to your business and help you keep the momentum up when setbacks come your way. Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club. Use coupon code "GREAT"Special Guest: Mani Vaya.
Deploying Elixir with Miguel Cobá - EMx 155
In this episode we talk with Miguel Cobá about his book and article series “Deploying Elixir” which includes various ways to deploy your Elixir applications. We discuss the history of deploying Elixir apps, common pitfalls, and the pros and cons of going with a solution like Kubernetes compared to a “bare” server approach. Panel Allen WymaSascha Wolf Guest Miguel Cobá Sponsors Top End DevsCoaching | Top End Devs Links Deploying Elixir - Miguel Cobá (Articles)Deploying Elixir - Miguel Cobá (Book)KubernetesGitHub - bitwalker/libcluster: Automatic cluster formation/healing for Elixir applicationsasdf (version manager)Deploying Elixir - Miguel Cobá 1Miguel CobáTwitter: Miguel Cobá ( @MiguelCoba_ ) Picks Allen- Code Like a Pro in RustMiguel- Programming Phoenix LiveViewSascha- Search Inside Yourself Special Guest: Miguel Cobá.
Runtime Type Checking with Marten (Wiebe-Marten) Wijnja - EMx 154
In this episode we talk with Marten (Wiebe-Marten) Wijnja about his library TypeCheck which brings runtime type checking to your Elixir project and more. We also talk about the virtues of types in general, which value dialyzer brings, and how to use your type specs to run spec tests, which is a feature of TypeCheck. Panel Allen WymaSascha Wolf Guest Marten (Wiebe-Marten) Wijnja Sponsors Top End DevsCoaching | Top End Devs Links GitHub - Qqwy/elixir-type_checkIntroducing TypeCheck — TypeCheck v0.10.4ElixirForum - TypeCheck - Fast and flexible runtime type-checking for your Elixir projectsComparing TypeCheck and Norm — TypeCheck v0.10.4GitHub - elixir-toniq/normRacket (Language)Clojure (Language)Floating point issuesGleam (Language)GitHub - whatyouhide/stream_dataElixirForum: Wiebe-Marten Wijnja (Qqwy)ResiliaWiebe-Marten WijnjaGitHub: Qqwy / Marten ( Qqwy )Twitter: Wiebe Marten ( @WiebeMarten ) Picks Allen- pgAdmin - PostgreSQL ToolsMarten- 100 Years of Erlang | Quinn Wilton | Code BEAM America 2021 - YouTubeSascha- Kubernetes in ActionSascha- Knockout City™ - EA Official Site Special Guest: Marten (Wiebe-Marten) Wijnja.
Mastering LiveView ft. Sophie DeBenedetto - EMx 153
Sophie DeBenedetto rejoins the mix to discuss the latest developments in LiveView and how to use it to best effect in your Phoenix applications. She also discusses co-authoring the book "Programming Phoenix LiveView" with Bruce Tate and how the future of the project will drive the future of the book. Panel Adi IyengarAllen WymaCharles Max WoodSascha Wolf Guest Sophie DeBenedetto Sponsors Top End DevsCoaching | Top End Devs Links LiveView Integration Tests in Elixir | AppSignal BlogElixirConf 2021 - Chris McCord - The Future of Full-stack - YouTubeGitHub - grych/drab: Remote controlled frontend framework for Phoenix.GitHub - chrismccord/render_sync: Real-time Rails PartialsProgramming Phoenix LiveView: Interactive Elixir Web Programming Without Writing Any JavaScript by Bruce A. Tate and Sophie DeBenedettoBeam RadioTwitter: Sophie DeBenedetto ( @sm_debenedetto ) Picks Adi- GitHub - elixir-lang/elixir: Elixir is a dynamic, functional language designed for building scalable and maintainable applicationsAllen- Rust With FlutterCharles- Scythe – Stonemaier GamesSascha- Tabletop SimulatorSophie- Programming Phoenix LiveViewSophie- Timeline Special Guest: Sophie DeBenedetto.
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Publishing Content with PardallMarkdown ft. Alfred Reinold Baudisch - EMx 152
Alfred Reinold Baudisch joins the mix to discuss his publishing engine written in Elixir called PardallMarkdown. It's a static site generator solution that builds content from Markdown and can build different types of content targets. Panel Adi IyengarEric BolikowskiSascha Wolf Guest Alfred Reinold Baudisch Sponsors Top End DevsCoaching | Top End Devs Links Pardall by Alfred R. Baudisch GitHub - alfredbaudisch/pardall_markdownDocusaurusAlfred Reinold BaudischAlfred Reinold Baudisch - MediumAlfred Baudisch - YouTubeGitHub: Alfred Reinold Baudisch ( alfredbaudisch )Twitter: Alfred Reinold Baudisch( @AlfredBaudisch ) Picks Adi- PaperCall.ioAlfred: The Sandbox Game - User-Generated Crypto & Blockchain GamesAlfred: The Sandbox price today, SAND to USD live, marketcap and chart | CoinMarketCapEric- The Pragmatic Engineer NewsletterSascha- Learn Wardley Mapping Special Guest: Alfred Reinold Baudisch.
The Elixir Job Market and Getting Hired - EMx 151
Adi recently found a new job and Chuck has been going through the interview process. So, the panel hop on the show to discuss the current job market, what they've experienced as job candidates and provide ideas and feedback for both hiring companies and job candidates. Panel Adi IyengarAllen WymaCharles Max Wood Sponsors Dev Influencers AcceleratorLevel Up | Devchat.tv Picks Adi- Software Developer | theScoreAdi- Simplebet - Software EngineerAdi- Brian Samela (Elixir Tech Recruiter) | LinkedInAdi- Howard Rosenzweig (Elixir Tech Recruiter) | LinkedIn Adi- Adi Iyengar | LinkedInAllen- Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 512GB (Unlocked) in Black | Price & Deals | Samsung USCharles- Top End DevsCharles- Viscounts of the West Kingdom Contact Adi: Adi Iyengar – The Bug CatcherGitHub: Adi Iyengar ( thebugcatcher )Twitter: Adi Iyengar ( @lebugcatcher ) Contact Allen: Plangora Plangora LimitedPlangora – YouTubePlangora | FacebookTech_Plangora Limited_Elixir | InstagramTwitter: Plangora ( @Plangora )LinkedIn: Plangora – Web and Mobile DevelopmentPlangora – Reddit Flying High With Flutter Flying High With FlutterFlying High with Flutter – YouTubeFlying High with Flutter | FacebookFlying High With Flutter | InstagramTwitter: Flying High with Flutter ( @fhwflutter ) Teach Me Code Teach Me CodeTeach Me Code | FacebookTeachMeCode | Instagram Contact Charles: Devchat.tvDevChat.tv | FacebookTwitter: DevChat.tv ( @devchattv )
Tracking BTC with GenServer and LiveView ft. Arkadiusz Plichta - Emx 150
Arkadiusz Plichta joins the adventure to discuss how he built a system that tracks BitCoin value using GenServers. He explains the architecture of his application and the story behind why he built this particular application. Then the panel dives in to help explain how you can use GenServers for ongoing services like this one. Panel Adi IyengarAllen WymaCharles Max WoodSascha Wolf Guest Arkadiusz Plichta Sponsors Dev Influencers AcceleratorLevel Up | Devchat.tv Links Twitter: Arkadiusz Plichta ( @el_pikel )Using LiveView and GenServers to track BTC priceTesting GenServers with Erlang TraceTesting Elixir: Effective and Robust Testing for Elixir and its Ecosystem Picks Adi- Code BEAM America 2021Adi- To work with Adi, reach out to him at: aditya7iyengar@gmail.comAllen- Stuff You Should Know (Podcast)Arkadiusz- LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER (YouTube Channel)Charles- Top End DevsCharles- Top End Devs / AuthorCharles- The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the OrganizationSascha- CGPGrey- YouTube Contact Adi: Adi Iyengar – The Bug CatcherGitHub: Adi Iyengar ( thebugcatcher )Twitter: Adi Iyengar ( @lebugcatcher ) Contact Allen: Plangora Plangora LimitedPlangora – YouTubePlangora | FacebookTech_Plangora Limited_Elixir | InstagramTwitter: Plangora ( @Plangora )LinkedIn: Plangora – Web and Mobile DevelopmentPlangora – Reddit Flying High With Flutter Flying High With FlutterFlying High with Flutter – YouTubeFlying High with Flutter | FacebookFlying High With Flutter | InstagramTwitter: Flying High with Flutter ( @fhwflutter ) Teach Me Code Teach Me CodeTeach Me Code | FacebookTeachMeCode | Instagram Contact Charles: Devchat.tvDevChat.tv | FacebookTwitter: DevChat.tv ( @devchattv ) Contact Sascha: Sascha Wolf Special Guest: Arkadiusz Plichta.
Artificial Intelligence with Elixir using tangram.dev ft. David Yamnitsky - EMx 149
David Yamnitsky joins the mix to discuss tangram.dev and how to use it to add Machine Learning features to your Elixir applications. He also goes into how it is built and how it provides you with a basic level of AI that integrates nicely with Elixir. Panel Allen WymaCharles Max WoodSascha Wolf Guest David Yamnitsky Sponsors Dev Influencers AcceleratorLevel Up | Devchat.tv Links tangram.devGitHub: tangramdotdev/tangramTangram for ElixirAdventures in Machine LearningJupyter NotebooksGitHub | livebook-dev/livebookGitHub | elixir-nx/nxGitHub | elixir-nx/axonGitHub: David Yamnitsky ( nitsky )LinkedIn: David YamnitskyTwitter: David Yamnitsky ( @davidyamnitsky ) Picks Allen- GitHub ActionsCharles- TopEndDevs CoachingCharles- Viscounts of The West Kingdom (Boardgame)Charles- Lost Ruins of Arnak (Boardgame)Charles- X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential (Book)Sascha- Play Unsafe (Book) Contact Allen: Plangora Plangora LimitedPlangora – YouTubePlangora | FacebookTech_Plangora Limited_Elixir | InstagramTwitter: Plangora ( @Plangora )LinkedIn: Plangora – Web and Mobile DevelopmentPlangora – Reddit Flying High With Flutter Flying High With FlutterFlying High with Flutter – YouTubeFlying High with Flutter | FacebookFlying High With Flutter | InstagramTwitter: Flying High with Flutter ( @fhwflutter ) Teach Me Code Teach Me CodeTeach Me Code | FacebookTeachMeCode | Instagram Contact Charles: Devchat.tvDevChat.tv | FacebookTwitter: DevChat.tv ( @devchattv ) Contact Sascha: Sascha Wolf Special Guest: David Yamnitsky.
Event Sourcing and CQRS ft. Ben Moss - EMx 148
Ben Moss joins the Mix to discuss Event Sourcing and CQRS in Elixir. Event sourcing is the practice of logging data across logged series of events and then reconstructing data from the events. CQRS is focused on keeping read and write operations from conflicting. Panel Adi IyengarAllen WymaSascha Wolf Guest Ben Moss Sponsors Dev Influencers AcceleratorLevel Up | Devchat.tvPodcastBootcamp.io Links GitHub | commanded/commandedEvent StoreTackling software complexity with the CELP stackEvent sourcing in practice - Using Elixir to build event-driven applicationsBitfieldTwitter: Benjamin Moss ( @benjamintmoss ) Picks Adi- AngelList - Engineering LeadAdi- theScore - Software DeveloperAdi- Community - Senior Software Engineer, BackendAllen- Book - Flutter in ActionBen- Toronto ElixirBen- Event ModelingSascha- OpenTelemetrySascha- OpenTracingSascha- HeadspaceSascha- 7Mind Contact Adi: Adi Iyengar – The Bug CatcherGitHub: Adi Iyengar ( thebugcatcher )Twitter: Adi Iyengar ( @lebugcatcher ) Contact Allen: Plangora Plangora LimitedPlangora – YouTubePlangora | FacebookTech_Plangora Limited_Elixir | InstagramTwitter: Plangora ( @Plangora )LinkedIn: Plangora – Web and Mobile DevelopmentPlangora – Reddit Flying High With Flutter Flying High With FlutterFlying High with Flutter – YouTubeFlying High with Flutter | FacebookFlying High With Flutter | InstagramTwitter: Flying High with Flutter ( @fhwflutter ) Teach Me Code Teach Me CodeTeach Me Code | FacebookTeachMeCode | Instagram Contact Sascha: Sascha Wolf Special Guest: Benjamin Moss.
Elixir ConfigCat SDK and mix test.in - EMx 147
Randy Coulman joins the Mix this week to discuss ConfigCat's SDK for Elixir. Since ConfigCat doesn't have an Elixir SDK, they built one internally in their application. Randy discusses how that worked out and how you could do that if your services don't offer Elixir SDK's. Panel Allen WymaSascha Wolf Guest Randy Coulman Sponsors Dev Influencers AcceleratorLevel Up | Devchat.tvPodcastBootcamp.io Links Elixir SDK for ConfigCatInfluxDB CloudConfigCat entr CLI toolgitmojiVSCode Extension - Elixir Test Randy CoulmanGitHub: Randy Coulman ( randycoulman )LinkedIn: Randy CoulmanTwitter: Randy Coulman ( @randycoulman ) Picks Allen- Warp TerminalRandy- Growing a Language Randy- Essential Craftsman - How To Be More ProductiveRandy- CrackingTheCryptic - YouTubeRandy- The Miracle SudokuSascha- Effective DevOps Contact Allen: Plangora Plangora LimitedPlangora – YouTubePlangora | FacebookTech_Plangora Limited_Elixir | InstagramTwitter: Plangora ( @Plangora )LinkedIn: Plangora – Web and Mobile DevelopmentPlangora – Reddit Flying High With Flutter Flying High With FlutterFlying High with Flutter – YouTubeFlying High with Flutter | FacebookFlying High With Flutter | InstagramTwitter: Flying High with Flutter ( @fhwflutter ) Teach Me Code Teach Me CodeTeach Me Code | FacebookTeachMeCode | Instagram Contact Sascha: Sascha Wolf Special Guest: Randy Coulman.