The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source What's next for José Valim and Elixir? (Interview)
Jul 10, 2020
José Valim, co-founder of Plataformatec and creator of the Elixir programming language, discusses his new venture, Dashbit, aimed at helping startups adopt Elixir. He shares insights on the recent acquisition of Plataformatec by Nubank and its implications for the Elixir community. A highlight is his innovative concept, BytePack, designed to simplify software distribution and licensing for developers. Valim emphasizes the importance of community support and collaboration as they navigate changes in the open-source ecosystem.
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Plataformatec Acqui-hire
- Nubank acqui-hired Plataformatec, primarily for their technical talent and project management expertise.
- José Valim, creator of Elixir, was not part of the acqui-hire, opting to focus on Elixir's independent growth.
Elixir Funding
- Elixir's development was primarily funded by Plataformatec, covering José Valim's full-time work.
- However, Elixir was intentionally built as a community effort to avoid dependence on a single entity.
Nubank and Clojure
- Nubank, primarily using Clojure, acqui-hired Plataformatec for their expertise, not specifically for José Valim.
- José's continued Elixir involvement was deemed crucial by all parties.