In this laid-back episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, Alex Koutmos and Peter Ullrich return for another engaging conversation. The discussion covers various topics, including Alex's recently completed Elixir Patterns book, experiences with AI tools in development, and their thoughts on different CI/CD platforms. They share their experiences using tools like Broadway, GitHub Actions, and ObanPro, while also discussing the challenges and benefits of various development workflows.

The conversation takes entertaining detours into cultural differences between Europe and America, from banking systems to education, and includes amusing anecdotes about Peter's new Labrador puppy and temperature measurement systems. The hosts also discuss the evolution of development tools, particularly focusing on the impact of AI on coding practices and their experiences with tools like Claude and ChatGPT.

Alex shares exciting news about his upcoming financial analytics book project, collaborating with his brother who has a Ph.D. in finance and economics. The episode provides a perfect blend of technical discussion and casual conversation, demonstrating the community-driven nature of the Elixir ecosystem.

Connect with Peter:
- X: https://x.com/PJUllrich
- BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/peterullrich.com
- Website: https://peterullrich.com/

Connect with Alex:
- X: https://x.com/akoutmos
- BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/akoutmos.bsky.social
- Website: https://akoutmos.com/

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- EZSuite: https://ezsuite.dev/
- Elixir Patterns: https://elixirpatterns.dev/

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