
Elixir Mix
Join our weekly discussion of the popular functional language built on top of the Erlang virtual machine. Each week, we discuss the world of Elxiir, Phoenix, OTP, and then BEAM.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.
Latest episodes

Nov 6, 2024 • 59min
Mentorship and Teaching in Technology with Bruce Tate - EMx 261
Dive into an enlightening conversation with Allen, Adi together and special guest Bruce Tate as he shares his passion for teaching underrepresented communities in tech. In this episode, Bruce discusses the transformative power of mentorship through Alexa Chat, a weekly volunteer-driven session aimed at fostering inclusivity and learning among aspiring coders. Discover how creating a safe space can lead to profound personal and professional growth.Key takeaways from this episode:- The importance of learning by doing: Encouraging new programmers to code actively.- Building community support: Creating a vulnerable yet respectful environment where mistakes are welcomed.- Inspiring success stories: Real-life examples of individuals thriving through mentorship.Join them for an inspiring discussion that highlights the impact of inclusive education in technology.SocialsLinkedIn: Bruce TateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Oct 30, 2024 • 42min
What Time Is It? Dealing with Date, Time and Timezones in Elixir with Lau Taarnskov - Emx 260
In this episode of Elixir Mix, we’re joined by Lau Tornskau, creator of the tzdata library and prolific Elixir open-source contributor, to talk about how to ensure “correctness” of time-related data in Elixir and how Elixir’s standard library has grown to include native support for handling time zones.Linkswww.creativedeletion.comhttp://twitter.com/lauthttps://github.com/lauPicksAlex - Dynamically Configure Your Plugs at Run-timeAlex - An IoT Birdhouse with Elixir Nerves & Phoenix LiveView ComponentsBruce- Why Things Fail, a series on failure with Brian Troutwine and Bruce TateBruce - The Problem with Time & Timezones – ComputerphileSophie - You might not need the Calendar or Timex librariesLau - We’re hiring – TheRealRealLau - Domain Modeling Made Functional by Scott WlaschinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Oct 23, 2024 • 49min
Learning and Loving Elixir with Randall Thomas - EMx 259
We discuss how to learn and love Elixir and other functional languages, the importance of people and community in learning, the perfect autumnal cocktail and so much more with Randall Thomas—drinker, hacker and bon vivant! PanelLinksLet Over Lambda—50 Years of LispHaskell Programming from First PrinciplesWHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN LEARNING HASKELLProgramming ElixirPicksBruce - https://grox.ioAlex - Erlang in AngerAlex - https://github.com/happi/theBeamBookSteven - 49 inch ultra wide monitorRandall - https://haskellbook.com/, https://keminglabs.com/findaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Oct 16, 2024 • 52min
Nerves Powered Mechanical Keyboards with Chris Dosé - EMx 258
In this episode of Elixir Mix, Chris Dosé joins us to talk about some of the open source work that he has done at Peek. He also talks to us about his exciting Nerves projects Xebow and AFK.LinksiCalendarGitHub Chris DoséGitHub ElixirSeattle/xebowPicksSteven - The Art of Agile James ShoreSteven - US History YouTubeLars - Hurry SlowlyLars - Peter van Roy - KEYTNOTE Why time is evil indistributed systems l Code BEAM STO 19Chris - ElixirConf 2018 - Picking Properties to Test in Property Based Testing - Michael Stalker Sophie - Anybody have any easy baking recipes?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Oct 9, 2024 • 51min
What it means to be a Senior - EMx 257
In this episode of the Mix the panelists talk about Seniority. They lay out their own personal journeys towards getting a senior title and how they define seniority for themselves - especially how it goes beyond the ability to write code well.Among other things they discuss:how to become fluent in reading and writing codehow side projects are useful but not required to become a great developerhow senior developers tend to approach problem solving and how to get better at thathow interpersonal skills play at least an equal role as technical knowledgehow specific tech know-how becomes less and less important the further developers climb the ladder - at least the managerial ladderhow organizational structures cannot be ignored when building solutionsThey close with some picks which they deem valuable for anybody who'd like to dig deeper into some of these ideas.LinksAre We Really Engineers? * Hillel WayneSeven Languages in Seven WeeksConway's law - WikipediaTeam TopologiesThe Little Elixir & OTP GuidebookPicksAdi- The Little Elixir & OTP GuidebookAdi- Seven Languages in Seven WeeksAdi- God of War Ragnarök - PS5 Games | PlayStationSascha- Specification by ExampleSascha- ExercismSascha- You Know Nothing ... or do you? - Sascha WolfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Oct 2, 2024 • 39min
Milestones in Elixir's Evolution - EMx 256
The Elixir Mix Panel discusses the history of Elixir and the high points and big changes in the language and ecosystem. They go into the big changes that brought about growth in the ecosystem, ease of use in the language, better features, and much more.LinksElixirConf 2021Debugging With Tracing in ElixirCall for Proposals for ElixirConf EU 2021PicksAdi- Simplebet - Software EngineerAdi- Career Opportunities | AnnkissamAllen- Just-in-Time Mode - Tailwind CSSCharles- Premium Podcast Feeds | Devchat.tvCharles- Who Not HowCharles- The Miracle MorningCharles- Psycho-CyberneticsCharles- As a man ThinkethCharles- Dev Influencers | Devchat.tv Sascha- Bypass - bypass v2.1.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Sep 25, 2024 • 49min
Learning and Loving Elixir with Randall Thomas - EMx 255
We discuss how to learn and love Elixir and other functional languages, the importance of people and community in learning, the perfect autumnal cocktail and so much more with Randall Thomas—drinker, hacker and bon vivant!LinksLet Over Lambda—50 Years of LispHaskell Programming from First PrinciplesWHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN LEARNING HASKELLProgramming ElixirPicksBruce - https://grox.ioAlex - Erlang in AngerAlex - https://github.com/happi/theBeamBookSteven - 49 inch ultra wide monitorRandall - https://haskellbook.com/, https://keminglabs.com/findaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Sep 18, 2024 • 45min
Embracing Open Source and WebAssembly - EMx 254
In today's episode, Allen talks to Philipp Tessenow also known as "Tessi", an accomplished developer with a rich background in Ruby on Rails, Elixir Phoenix, and the groundbreaking technology of WebAssembly (WASM). Tessi shares his journey from creating massive PDF files for a client to pioneering the WASM X project, a robust system that integrates WebAssembly with Elixir, enhancing cross-platform capabilities and performance.In this episode, they explore the challenges and triumphs of generating PDFs using JavaScript and WebAssembly, the rise of async operations with Rust and Tokyo, and the thriving open-source community supporting these endeavors. They also discuss the practical benefits of Elixir, the importance of having the right developer for the job, and the sometimes political nature of technology adoption in companies. Stay tuned as they unpack the key features and benefits of WebAssembly, Tessi's contributions to the Remote.com global HR platform, and the interplay between WASM, Elixir, and Rust.Dive in and discover how Tessi balances her groundbreaking work with family life, the continual evolution of the WebAssembly ecosystem, and the vibrant, collaborative spirit of open-source development. LinksGitHub: tessi/wasmexSocialsGitHub: Philipp TessenowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.

Aug 15, 2024 • 46min
The Future of Data Transformation: Inside the Development of Babel - EMx 253
Alex Wolf, the creator of Babel, an innovative library for data transformations, joins the discussion to explore the future of developer tools. They delve into the design philosophy behind Babel, highlighting its user-friendly approach and advanced error reporting. Alex shares insights on optimizing data processing and integrating concurrency into the library. The conversation takes a personal turn too, touching on neurodiversity, eco-friendly alternatives, and even gaming recommendations, making it a well-rounded and engaging dialogue for tech enthusiasts.

Jul 17, 2024 • 48min
Exercism’s Tools and Features: A Deep Dive into Concept Exercises and Learning Tracks - EMx 252
In today's episode, Allen and Adi delve deep into the world of Exercism and the dynamics of open-source coding. Join them as they explore how enthusiastic contributors shape the platform by building and suggesting new exercises, the collaborative atmosphere in track maintenance, and the pivotal role of mentoring. Our special guest, Erik Schierboom, head of open source at Exercism, shares his journey into functional programming and his evolution as a track maintainer. They also discuss exciting new features such as concept exercises, improvements in mentoring with the latest V3 release, and future ambitions, including cross-referencing knowledge through AI and chat GPT for code evaluation. Tune in for an in-depth look at how Exercism fosters learning, community engagement, and innovation in coding education.LinksExercismSocialsLinkedIn: Erik SchierboomBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.
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