

EMx 117: Learning and Loving Elixir with Randall Thomas
Dec 1, 2020
Guest Randall Thomas discusses learning and loving Elixir, community importance in learning, transitioning from Ruby to Elixir, COVID response work with Elixir and Erlang, strengths/weaknesses of Elixir, challenges of teaching Elixir concepts, programming languages and abstractions, Halloween cocktail and tech recommendations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Transition from Ruby to Elixir and the Impact of Mentorship in Learning
02:27 • 5min
Exploring Elixir, Erlang, and Technology Constraints in COVID Response Work
07:13 • 6min
Strengths and Weaknesses of Elixir
12:56 • 12min
Exploring Challenges of Transitioning to Elixir and Teaching Development Concepts
24:50 • 4min
Exploring Programming Languages and Abstractions
28:48 • 19min
Halloween Cocktail and Tech Recommendations
47:22 • 6min