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Elixir Mentor
Daniil Popov on Embedded Analytics
Oct 5, 2024
Daniil Popov, creator of Phoenix Analytics, dives into the world of embedded analytics in Phoenix projects. He shares the journey of developing his tool, emphasizing its seamless integration and user-friendly setup. The conversation highlights innovative uses of DuckDB for efficient data handling, alongside challenges faced in real-world testing. Daniil also discusses the balance between performance and aesthetics in web development, providing insights valuable for Elixir developers eager to enhance their applications with advanced analytics.
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- Daniil Popov's return to Elixir inspired the creation of Phoenix Analytics, a minimal setup tool enhancing analytics in Phoenix apps.
- The tool offers essential event tracking and requires only basic configuration, making it accessible for developers of varying skill levels.
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Introduction to Phoenix Analytics and Its Creator
Daniel Popov, the creator of Phoenix Analytics, developed a lightweight analytics tool specifically designed for seamless integration with Phoenix applications. His journey back to writing Elixir after several years away led to the unexpected creation of a project that gained popularity and rapidly collected stars on GitHub. The library was born out of a passion for controlling data and wanting a solution that could be implemented with minimal setup, just a couple of lines of code. This easy configuration allows developers to deploy effective analytics quickly, enhancing their Phoenix projects without unnecessary complexity.
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