

Parker & Shannon Selbert on Oban
Oct 26, 2024
Parker Selbert is the creator of Oban, a renowned background job processing system for Elixir, emphasizing reliability and observability. In this engaging conversation, the Selberts share their journey developing Oban, discussing its impressive performance and the challenges faced during its evolution. They explore creative collaborations in tech, highlight the importance of user feedback, and unpack the balance between monetization and community support. Listeners gain insights into optimizing applications and the future of background job processing in the Elixir ecosystem.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Creativity and Collaboration in Tech
02:59 • 16min
Mastering Oban: Asynchronous Job Processing in Elixir
19:14 • 10min
Exploring Database Choices and Optimizing Oban
29:02 • 12min
Understanding OpenWeb and OpenPro: Features and Functionality
40:51 • 3min
Balancing Monetization and Community in Tech
43:51 • 4min
Navigating Software Development and User Engagement
48:15 • 14min
Navigating Documentation and Legalities in Software Development
01:01:50 • 20min
Enhancements in Unique Jobs and Performance Optimization
01:21:31 • 2min
Coding Connections and Oban Insights
01:23:24 • 4min
Sweatshirts, Community, and Concurrency
01:27:21 • 8min