Beam Radio Episode 81: The Power and Control of the Ash Framework with Zach Daniel and Rebecca Le
Nov 13, 2024
Zach Daniel, co-author of 'Building Web Applications with Ash' and creator of the Ash framework, joins Rebecca Le for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Elixir programming. They explore the motivations behind Ash, recent improvements in version 3.0, and the crucial role of user feedback in shaping its features. The duo also discusses the upcoming Igniter tool and its impact on collaborative code generation, as well as the anticipated Ash 4.0 and its compatibility strategies, making programming more efficient and secure.
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Ash's Value Proposition
- Ash Framework's value proposition extends beyond simple CRUD operations, leveraging Elixir's functional nature.
- Its immutability ensures greater safety and predictability compared to tools like ActiveRecord.
Rebecca's Elixir Journey
- Rebecca Lee got into Elixir in 2015 through Advent of Code.
- She was a Rubyist and was drawn to Elixir by Jose Valim's involvement.
Strict Defaults in Ash
- Ash Framework prioritizes stricter defaults for security and control, aligning with user expectations.
- This approach requires careful consideration of potential unintended consequences when making code changes.