The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Gradually gradually typing Elixir (Friends)
Jan 27, 2024
José Valim, the creator of the Elixir programming language, joins the hosts for an insightful discussion about gradual typing in Elixir. They explore the journey and implications of this transition, emphasizing collaboration and community feedback. Valim shares the challenges faced when integrating a type system, including misconceptions about types in Elixir and improvements in upcoming versions. The conversation also touches on Elixir's future relevance amidst AI advancements and the importance of community engagement in open-source development.
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Changelog's Elixir Origin
- The Changelog's Elixir story began with Chris McCord, not José Valim.
- This led to shows on Phoenix and Elixir, sparking Jerod Santo's interest and adoption.
Viral Tweet
- José Valim's tweet announcing Elixir's gradual typing was his most popular ever.
- It garnered 160,000 views, demonstrating significant community interest.
Gradual Typing: 1% Done
- Elixir's official gradual typing is a significant step, but it's only 1% of the journey.
- The initial focus is inferring types from patterns and guards to catch errors without code changes.