Changelog Master Feed Let's build something phoenix.new (Changelog & Friends #99)
Jun 27, 2025
Chris McCord, the brilliant mind behind Elixir's Phoenix framework, shares insights on his latest venture: a remote AI runtime for Phoenix apps. He discusses the evolution of the Phoenix framework and the excitement surrounding new TLDs like .new. The conversation dives into the intersection of AI and full-stack development, optimizing CI for speed, and a creative app that gathers community feedback on code snippets. McCord also tackles the challenges of coding with AI, reflecting on the balance between technology and human intuition.
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Phoenix.new: Autonomous AI Runtime
- Phoenix.new is a remote AI runtime that can build full-stack Phoenix apps with root access and shell command capabilities.
- It supports real-time live view applications and continues working autonomously even if you close your laptop.
Focus On One Stack First
- Start by focusing on nailing one stack to give a compelling experience before expanding.
- Use Phoenix's real-time features to showcase the platform's unique strengths in AI-driven app generation.
Future of Remote AI Coding
- Programming iteration will shift to remote continuous environments with AI agents working asynchronously.
- Local development will diminish as coding agents continually work on software even when developers are offline.