The Thinking Elixir podcast is a weekly show where we talk about the Elixir programming language and the community around it. We cover news and interview guests to learn more about projects and developments in the community.
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Mutation Testing using Muzak with Devon Estes
We talk with Devon Estes, the creator of a new Elixir mutation testing library called Muzak. Devon joins us to explain what mutation testing is and how it can help development teams in organizations move faster and with greater confidence. We cover when a project can benefit from it, the challenges of offering a PRO version of a library, where Muzak is going in the future, and more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/030-mutation-testing-using-muzak-with-devon-estes The post #030 Mutation Testing using Muzak with Devon Estes appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Running Jobs using Oban with Parker Selbert
We talk with Parker Selbert, the creator of the job processing library Oban. He shares the benefits of using Postgres as the data store over more common choices like Redis. Oban also offers a paid "pro" level and Parker explains how a paid feature set is provided for the OpenSource library. He helps us understand the differences between pro and free as well. We talk about how the BEAM's concurrency and processes enable powerful features in a job processing library that you won't easily find in alternatives. He also shares a glimpse of what's coming in the future for the library and more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/029-running-jobs-using-oban-with-parker-selbert The post #029 Running Jobs using Oban with Parker Selbert appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
DepViz and ElixirLS with Jason Axelson
We talk with Jason Axelson. He created the DepViz tool that can help improve your Elixir compile-time experience. Jason explains how to use the tool to identify where compile time dependencies may be causing issues in your project and provides tips on what to do about it. We also cover recent improvements in Elixir 1.11 and coming improvements in 1.12 and what those will mean for you! Jason is also a member of the Elixir-LSP github organization and explains the history of the Elixir-LS project and how it has grown and developed. Jason shares some tips with how to fix Elixir-LS issues when it stops working for you. He also shares some glimpses of where things may go in the future, and more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/028-depviz-and-elixirls-with-jason-axelson The post #028 DepViz and ElixirLS with Jason Axelson appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Ash Framework with Zach Daniel
We talk with Zach Daniel, the creator of the Ash Framework, a declarative, resource-oriented application framework for Elixir that lets you build out JSON or GraphQL APIs in minutes. In this episode he explains the history, guiding doctrine of Declarative Design how it can give developers a huge boost without boxing them into a corner! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/027-ash-framework-with-zach-daniel The post #027 Ash Framework with Zach Daniel appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Elixir in Higher Ed with Jonathan Allen
We talk with Jonathan Allen, an instructor at a Utah college, who taught Elixir to his Distributed Computing students. He tells how he got Elixir into the classroom, what the students loved, what was hard, and how we in the professional community can influence Elixir in education! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/026-elixir-in-higher-ed-with-jonathan-allen The post #026 Elixir in Higher Ed with Jonathan Allen appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Improving developer experience with Marlus Saraiva
We talk with Marlus Saraiva about three big projects he is a part of. All of which are around improving the developer experience in Elixir! We start with Broadway, a library that makes working with GenStage even easier. We learn about his project Surface that brings a more react-like component model to LiveView. We then talk about his work on ElixirSense and ElixirLS which are used by editors to give code completion and documentation help. He covers where he thinks web development went wrong and what he thinks Elixir can do to improve it. We also cover where things may go with Surface and ElixirLS in the future, and much more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/025-improving-developer-experience-with-marlus-saraiva The post #025 Improving developer experience with Marlus Saraiva appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
LiveView Uploads with Chris McCord
We talk with Chris McCord about the Phoenix LiveView 0.15.0 release which includes uploads! Chris explains the background on the release and his video showing it off. He shares his go-to stack when starting a new Phoenix project (HINT it includes TailwindCSS). We talk about current gaps in the tooling and where things might go from here in both the short and long term. A great visit with lots of insights! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/024-liveview-uploads-with-chris-mccord The post #024 LiveView Uploads with Chris McCord appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Gleam and Static Types with Louis Pilfold
We talk with Louis Pilfold about how he created Gleam, a static typed language that runs on the BEAM. Louis explains some of the challenges with bringing static types to the BEAM and shares ideas on what can possibly be done about it. We learn how Gleam got started, how it works, and how Elixir and Erlang can interop with it. We cover the recently released Gleam OTP work, talk about Type Driven Development and much more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/023-gleam-and-static-types-with-louis-pilfold The post #023 Gleam and Static Types with Louis Pilfold appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Running migrations in production with Patryk Bąk
We talk with Patryk Bąk about running migrations in production. For production systems where downtime or service interruptions are a problem, we sometimes need to take special care when migrating data structures or the data itself. Patryk shares some valuable tips and techniques along with examples of when to use them. We chime in with war stories, our own tips, and mistakes we've made. A great resource when migrating data in your own systems. Check it out! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/022-running-migrations-in-production-with-patryk-bak The post #022 Running migrations in production with Patryk Bąk appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js and LiveView with Patrick Thompson
We talk with Patrick Thompson about the PETAL stack. The combination of Phoenix, Elixir, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js and LiveView! Patrick and David help me understand why people are excited about Tailwind CSS and how it works nicely with Alpine.js. Add LiveView to it and it makes a convincing case! Learn about this powerful and productive stack. Patrick shares his insight and a ton of great resources. Check it out! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/021-tailwind-css-alpine-js-and-liveview-with-patrick-thompson The post #021 Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js and LiveView with Patrick Thompson appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
LiveView v LiveWire, Alpine.js with Caleb Porzio
We reached outside the Elixir community to talk with Caleb Porzio. Caleb is the creator of PHP Laravel LiveWire, a framework inspired by LiveView. He created Alpine.js to help solve problems common to both LiveWire and LiveView. He also shares how he made his OpenSource work sustainable, and successfully shifted to being full-time supported for his community work. Lots of great insight and discussion! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/020-liveview-v-livewire-alpine-js-with-caleb-porzio The post #020 LiveView v LiveWire, Alpine.js with Caleb Porzio appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Elixir and Art with Milada Majáková
We cover the news then talk with Milada Majáková about combining Elixir and art. Milada came new to Elixir from Architecture and Graphic Design. We reject the idea that people are either logical or artistic but not both. She shares her journey, what it was like learning Elixir as a first programming language, creating generative art using Elixir and LiveView, and much more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/019-elixir-and-art-with-milada-majakova The post #019 Elixir and Art with Milada Majáková appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
TDD and Phoenix with German Velasco
We cover the news then talk with German Velasco about his free book "Test-Driven Development with Phoenix". He shares his experiences of learning TDD at ThoughtBot, his writing process, tips and more. On TDD, we talk about the benefits we see, the process of “Red Green Refactor”, tools and even when we don’t do it. Some great insights! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/018-tdd-and-phoenix-with-german-velasco The post #018 TDD and Phoenix with German Velasco appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
JIT compiler for Beam with Lukas Larsson and John Högberg
We cover the news then talk with Lukas Larsson and John Högberg to learn about the new BeamAsm project that brings a JIT compiler to Erlang OTP and Elixir. This is a very exciting development for all Beam languages and they break down for us what it is, how it works, how it impacts us as Elixir developers, when to expect it, and they share insights into developing OTP. An episode you don't want to miss! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/017-jit-compiler-for-beam-with-lukas-larsson-and-john-hogberg/ The post #017 JIT compiler for Beam with Lukas Larsson and John Högberg appeared first on Thinking Elixir.
Gleam, Games and Types with Quinn Wilton
We cover the news then talk with Quinn Wilton about Gleam, a static typed language on the BEAM and why Elixir devs should care about it. We learn about her Chip8 emulator that renders game ROMs to LiveView, what dynamic security analysis of web applications can look like today, static typing, library recommendations and much more! Show Notes online - https://thinkingelixir.com/podcast-episodes/016-gleam-games-and-types-with-quinn-wilton/ The post #016 Gleam, Games and Types with Quinn Wilton appeared first on Thinking Elixir.