Thinking Elixir Podcast
229: Sharding Functions and MacOS Builds
Nov 19, 2024
Discover the latest in Elixir with the introduction of pre-built macOS OTP builds, simplifying developer workflows. Explore the exciting new sharding functions in Elixir NX that boost parallel processing efficiency. Delve into the security enhancements of Phoenix with the new Phoenix2Ban library. Get updates on the nearing 1.0 milestone for Phoenix Live View and the exciting Gleam 1.6 release. Finally, don't miss insights on upcoming Elixir conferences and the rise of Blue Sky as the go-to social media platform for the Elixir community.
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- The Erlef's release of community-maintained prebuilt macOS builds for OTP simplifies installations by removing the need for additional dependencies.
- Elixir NX's new sharding ability allows for parallel function processing, enhancing performance and resource utilization in applications.
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New macOS Builds for OTP
The Erling Ecosystem Foundation has released community-maintained pre-built macOS builds for OTP, facilitating easier installations for developers using macOS. This advancement streamlines the process by eliminating the need for lengthy compilation times and dependencies, such as OpenSSL and WX widgets, which are essential for OTP. Users on macOS can benefit from immediate installation experiences, akin to what is typically offered for Elixir installations. Documentation accompanying these releases is expected to assist developers in utilizing these pre-built binaries effectively.
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