

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 16, 2024 โข 1h 13min
Sean Moriarity on Machine Learning in Elixir
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for all things Elixir, we are thrilled to welcome Sean Moriarity, the author of "Genetic Algorithms in Elixir: Solve Problems using Evolution" and "Machine Learning in Elixir: Learning to Learn with Nx and Axon"! ๐๐ง
Sean will share his expertise in applying machine learning techniques within the Elixir ecosystem. We'll explore how genetic algorithms can be utilized to solve complex problems and optimize solutions. ๐ฟ๐ฆพ
Sean will also discuss machine learning with Elixir, explaining how libraries like Nx and Axon enable developers to build intelligent systems that can learn and adapt. ๐๐
Throughout the episode, we'll cover practical examples, best practices, and real-world applications of machine learning in Elixir. Sean will provide valuable knowledge on the benefits and challenges of implementing these techniques and share his experiences in writing his books. ๐โจ
With a passion for artificial intelligence, evolutionary algorithms, mathematics, and functional programming, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. ๐ค๐งฎ
Whether you're a seasoned Elixir developer looking to expand your skill set or a machine learning enthusiast curious about Elixir's potential, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. ๐ก๐ฅ
Join us as we uncover the exciting possibilities at the intersection of Elixir and machine learning with Sean Moriarity! ๐๏ธ๐งช
#ElixirMentor #MachineLearning #GeneticAlgorithms #Nx #Axon #SeanMoriarity #BEAM #FunctionalProgramming
Connect with Sean:
X: Follow Sean on X (Twitter)
Website: Visit Sean's Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
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Jun 8, 2024 โข 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 โข 1h 42min
Josรฉ 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, Josรฉ Valim! ๐๐ป
We'll have an in-depth conversation about the evolution of Elixir, its current state, and what the future holds. ๐ Josรฉ will share his journey, insights, and thoughts on Elixir's impact over the past 12 years. ๐
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Josรฉ Valim and celebrate the success of Elixir. This is a must-watch for all Elixir enthusiasts and developers. ๐๏ธ
#ElixirMentor #JosรฉValim #Elixirs12thBirthday #BEAM #FunctionalProgramming
Key Links:
The first commit: View on GitHub
Design Pattern in Elixir - Josรฉ's keynote: Watch on YouTube
Connect with Josรฉ:
Twitter: Follow Josรฉ on Twitter
Website: Visit Dashbit
Elixir: Official Elixir Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
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๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
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May 4, 2024 โข 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 โข 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." ๐๐ป๐
By day, Alex writes production code in Elixir, JavaScript, and Vue, while also leveraging his DevOps skills with Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK. ๐จโ๐ป๐ช
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. ๐๐๐
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. ๐ก
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. ๐๐งฉ
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. ๐ช๐
This episode is a must-listen for Elixir developers looking to expand their knowledge, streamline their development process, and create high-performance applications. ๐๐ง๐
#ElixirMentor #AlexKoutmos #ElixirPatterns #BEAM #FunctionalProgramming #GenServer #Supervisors #ScalableApps
Connect with Alex:
Twitter: Follow Alex on Twitter
Website: Visit Alex's Website
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Apr 13, 2024 โข 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. ๐๐๐ผ
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. ๐๐ก
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. ๐โก
Bruce will share his experience as an international speaker. ๐๐๏ธ
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. ๐๐๏ธ
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. ๐ง๐
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. ๐๐
#ElixirMentor #BruceTate #Groxio #PhoenixLiveView #OTP #GigCityElixir #ScalableWebApps #FunctionalProgramming #RealTimeUI
Get Groxio's Training! Good for 40% through May 1, 2024. ๐๐ป Groxio Training Discount
Connect with Bruce:
Twitter: @redrapids, @GroxioLearning, @GigCityElixir
Website: Groxio
Gig City Elixir Conference: Gig City Elixir
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Apr 6, 2024 โข 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. ๐๐ป
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. ๐ ๏ธโจ
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. ๐โก
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. ๐๐ก
We'll also explore Wout's experience cleaning up and modernizing legacy systems, discussing the challenges and rewards of tackling such projects. ๐งน๐
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. ๐๐งฉ
This episode is a must-listen for developers looking to stay ahead of the curve and embrace cutting-edge technologies. ๐๐ง
#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
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Mar 30, 2024 โข 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. ๐๐ก
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. ๐โก๐๐ป
Join us for an insightful conversation that will enhance your approach to database optimization and empower you to build performant and scalable applications. ๐๐ก
#ElixirMentor #DatabaseObservability #RealTimeMonitoring #EctoOptimization #PhoenixLiveView #PerformanceTuning #DeveloperTools
Connect with Benjamin:
X: Follow Benjamin on X (Twitter)
DB Visor: Explore DB Visor
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Mar 24, 2024 โข 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. ๐
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! ๐๏ธ
#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
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Mar 16, 2024 โข 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. ๐
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! ๐๏ธ
#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
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership


