

Elixir Mentor
Jacob Luetzow
Welcome to the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir. This show digs into the heart of the Elixir community, featuring interviews with enthusiasts and pioneers who share their stories and innovative projects that define our ecosystem. Each episode explores groundbreaking libraries and boundary-pushing applications shaping Elixir's future. We discuss best practices, emerging trends, and the latest tools and techniques. Perfect for developers at any stage of their Elixir journey, providing insights and inspiration. Join me as we explore the world of Elixir together.
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Jun 8, 2024 β’ 1h 27min
Zach Daniel on the Ash Framework
Join Zach Daniel, the creator of the Ash Framework, as he dives into the innovative architecture of his brainchild, emphasizing its power in building maintainable Elixir applications. He explains how Ash simplifies complex business logic with a declarative approach and enhances productivity through its customizable features. Zach also introduces his latest project, Igniter, aimed at streamlining development workflows. Discover the collaborative spirit within the Elixir community and the importance of clear communication for beginners.

May 25, 2024 β’ 1h 42min
JosΓ© Valim on Elixir's 12th Birthday
In this special episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for all things Elixir, we celebrate Elixir's 12th birthday with none other than its creator, JosΓ© Valim! ππ»
We'll have an in-depth conversation about the evolution of Elixir, its current state, and what the future holds. π JosΓ© will share his journey, insights, and thoughts on Elixir's impact over the past 12 years. π
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from JosΓ© Valim and celebrate the success of Elixir. This is a must-watch for all Elixir enthusiasts and developers. ποΈ
#ElixirMentor #JosΓ©Valim #Elixirs12thBirthday #BEAM #FunctionalProgramming
Key Links:
The first commit: View on GitHub
Design Pattern in Elixir - JosΓ©'s keynote: Watch on YouTube
Connect with JosΓ©:
Twitter: Follow JosΓ© on Twitter
Website: Visit Dashbit
Elixir: Official Elixir Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
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May 4, 2024 β’ 57min
Tony Dang on Offline-Enabled LiveView
Tony Dang, a web developer, shares how he made LiveView apps offline-enabled using Svelte and Yjs, discussing state synchronization, offline modes, passkey auth, and potential projects with Oban. He highlights the evolution of projects and the benefits of using diagrams for learning Elixir frameworks.

Apr 27, 2024 β’ 1h 10min
Alex Koutmos on Elixir Patterns
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm thrilled to welcome Alex Koutmos, a talented software engineer and author of the highly anticipated book "Elixir Patterns." ππ»π
By day, Alex writes production code in Elixir, JavaScript, and Vue, while also leveraging his DevOps skills with Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK. π¨βπ»πͺ
We'll dive into Alex's new book, "Elixir Patterns," which provides developers with a powerful toolbox of patterns that leverage the unique characteristics of the Erlang virtual machine (BEAM) to solve everyday problems in a simple yet scalable way. πππ
Alex will share his insights on how to effectively utilize the tools provided by Erlang and the BEAM, as well as how to apply functional programming principles to achieve clear and concise solutions. π‘
We'll explore the book's comprehensive coverage of topics, from the Erlang and Elixir standard libraries to advanced GenServer recipes, supervisors, and initialization patterns. ππ§©
Join us for an informative discussion with Alex Koutmos, as we uncover the secrets to mastering Elixir, harnessing the power of the BEAM, and building robust, scalable applications using proven design patterns. πͺπ
This episode is a must-listen for Elixir developers looking to expand their knowledge, streamline their development process, and create high-performance applications. ππ§π
#ElixirMentor #AlexKoutmos #ElixirPatterns #BEAM #FunctionalProgramming #GenServer #Supervisors #ScalableApps
Connect with Alex:
Twitter: Follow Alex on Twitter
Website: Visit Alex's Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Apr 13, 2024 β’ 1h 1min
Bruce Tate on Educating the Elixir Community
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm stoked to welcome Bruce Tate, a renowned Elixir trainer, author, and founder of Groxio, a programming content company that offers public and private training for Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, and OTP. πππΌ
With bestselling books like "Programming Phoenix," "Adopting Elixir," and "Designing Systems with OTP," Bruce is a true Elixir expert and a wealth of knowledge in the community. ππ‘
We'll dive into Bruce's insights on rapidly building complex, scalable web applications using Elixir, the highly performant and fault-tolerant functional language, and Phoenix LiveView, the game-changing library for building interactive, real-time user interfaces. πβ‘
Bruce will share his experience as an international speaker. πποΈ
We'll also discuss the upcoming Gig City Elixir conference, taking place on May 10-11, 2024, where Bruce and other industry leaders will share their expertise and latest developments in the Elixir ecosystem. πποΈ
Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on the power of Elixir, the future of web development, and the exciting opportunities that await developers in this rapidly growing community. π§π
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their Elixir skills, build cutting-edge web applications, and stay at the forefront of the Elixir world. ππ
#ElixirMentor #BruceTate #Groxio #PhoenixLiveView #OTP #GigCityElixir #ScalableWebApps #FunctionalProgramming #RealTimeUI
Get Groxio's Training! Good for 40% through May 1, 2024. ππ» Groxio Training Discount
Connect with Bruce:
Twitter: @redrapids, @GroxioLearning, @GigCityElixir
Website: Groxio
Gig City Elixir Conference: Gig City Elixir
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Apr 6, 2024 β’ 1h 8min
Wout De Puysseleir on Svelte inside Phoenix LiveView
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome Wout De Puysseleir, a full-stack web developer with over 8 years of professional experience and a passion for remote work. ππ»
Born and raised in Belgium and currently residing in Vancouver, Canada, Wout's sharpest tools in his toolbox include Python, Django, Elixir, Phoenix, Svelte, and Docker. π οΈβ¨
We'll dive into Wout's fascinating open-source project, LiveSvelte, a package that seamlessly integrates Svelte with Phoenix LiveView, delivering end-to-end reactivity inspired by Ryan Cooke's work on E2E reactivity. πβ‘
Wout will share his insights on how LiveSvelte combines the best of both worlds, offering developers a powerful tool for building interactive and responsive web applications. ππ‘
We'll also explore Wout's experience cleaning up and modernizing legacy systems, discussing the challenges and rewards of tackling such projects. π§Ήπ
Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of web development, the benefits of combining Elixir and Svelte, and Wout's ongoing experiments with named slot support in Svelte. ππ§©
This episode is a must-listen for developers looking to stay ahead of the curve and embrace cutting-edge technologies. ππ§
#ElixirMentor #LiveSvelte #SvelteIntegration #PhoenixLiveView #E2EReactivity #WebDevelopment #LegacySystemModernization #SlotSupport #InnovativeTechnologies
Connect with Wout:
X: Follow Wout on X (Twitter)
LiveSvelte: Explore LiveSvelte on GitHub
Website: Visit Wout's Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Mar 30, 2024 β’ 1h 10min
Benjamin Schultzer on Real-time Database Observability
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm thrilled to welcome Benjamin Schultzer, a Senior Engineer who is building a real-time database observability tool for Ecto and Phoenix LiveView. ππ‘
Benjamin will share his insights into the challenges developers face when working with databases in Elixir applications and showcase his solution. We'll explore how his tool integrates seamlessly with Ecto to provide developers with valuable insights into query performance, database connections, and potential bottlenecks.
We'll also dive into the world of Phoenix LiveView and discover how Benjamin's real-time observability tool enhances the development experience by monitoring and optimizing database interactions triggered by LiveView events. πβ‘ππ»
Join us for an insightful conversation that will enhance your approach to database optimization and empower you to build performant and scalable applications. ππ‘
#ElixirMentor #DatabaseObservability #RealTimeMonitoring #EctoOptimization #PhoenixLiveView #PerformanceTuning #DeveloperTools
Connect with Benjamin:
X: Follow Benjamin on X (Twitter)
DB Visor: Explore DB Visor
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Mar 24, 2024 β’ 1h 4min
Peter Ullrich on Elixir and Online Course Creation
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I sit down with Peter Ullrich, a Senior Elixir developer, PragProg Author, Public Speaker, and Blogger. π
We'll explore his unique journey from psychology to software development and discuss his passion for Software Architecture, Product Engineering, and knowledge sharing. Discover how Peter's background in psychology influences his approach to coding and learn about his experience as a founder of "Indie Courses."
We'll explore the challenges of creating and selling video courses and how Indie Courses help creators succeed in the competitive online education market. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a multifaceted expert in the Elixir community and learn how to monetize your knowledge effectively.
Join us for an inspiring conversation! ποΈ
#ElixirMentor #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductEngineering #OnlineEducation #Entrepreneurship #VideoCourseSales #KnowledgeSharing #TechCommunity
Connect with Peter:
Indie Courses: Explore Indie Courses
X: Follow Peter on X (Twitter)
Website: Visit Peter's Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Mar 16, 2024 β’ 57min
Michael Frew on the Tech Acquisition Blueprint
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I sit down with Michael Frew, an online business acquisitions expert. π
We'll dive into his journey from corporate consulting to acquiring online companies, including Gigalixir, Elixir's Platform as a Service. Discover why IT professionals should consider buying instead of starting businesses, and learn about Michael's 8-step framework for acquiring online companies.
We'll discuss the advantages of investing in online businesses, particularly in the Elixir ecosystem, and explore the future of Gigalixir. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights into online business acquisitions and the Elixir ecosystem.
Join us for an engaging discussion! ποΈ
#ElixirMentor #DigitalBusiness #OnlineAcquisitions #CareerShift #Entrepreneurship #TechIndustry #BusinessOperations #TechCommunity
Connect with Michael:
X: Follow Michael on X (Twitter)
Website: Visit Michael's Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Feb 24, 2024 β’ 57min
Roman Kotov on Creative Tech Solutions
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I sit down with Roman Kotov, a trailblazer in custom smart home solutions.
We'll unravel the story behind Exshome, Roman's platform that's redefining the boundaries of smart homes by enabling enthusiasts to create their personalized setups. From using old USB webcams and Raspberry Pis to crafting unique CCTV solutions, we'll explore how Exshome empowers you to bring your unused gadgets back to life.
Our discussion will cover:
The challenges of traditional smart home systems
The technical foundations of Exshome, including its use of Elixir and LiveView
What the future holds for smart home enthusiasts looking to break free from off-the-shelf limitations
Roman's other innovative projects, showcasing his contributions to the tech community
Whether you're a smart home hobbyist, an Elixir developer, or just love tech innovation, this session is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Gear up for an engaging chat that will inspire you to think differently about smart home technology. Catch you there!
#ElixirMentor #SmartHome #Exshome #Elixir #LiveView #TechInnovation #HomeAutomation #DIYTech #SoftwareDevelopment #ProgrammingCommunity
Connect with Roman:
X: Follow Roman on X (Twitter)
Website: Visit Roman's Website
Github: Explore Exshome on GitHub
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
π My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
π Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
π NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
π All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership