Thinking Elixir Podcast
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The Thinking Elixir podcast is a weekly show where we talk about the Elixir programming language and the community around it. We cover news and interview guests to learn more about projects and developments in the community.
Whether you are already experienced with Elixir or just exploring the language, this show is created with you in mind. We discuss community news, Functional Programming, transitioning from OOP, coding conventions, and more.
Guests visit the show to help challenge our assumptions, learn about new developments and grow in the process.
Subscribe to join us on this journey!
Whether you are already experienced with Elixir or just exploring the language, this show is created with you in mind. We discuss community news, Functional Programming, transitioning from OOP, coding conventions, and more.
Guests visit the show to help challenge our assumptions, learn about new developments and grow in the process.
Subscribe to join us on this journey!
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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h
232: Towering Over Errors
Gonzalo Rodriguez, a software engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails and Elixir, discusses his creation, Tower, a tool designed for error tracking in Elixir applications. He shares insights on transitioning from Ruby to Elixir, the challenges faced, and how Tower simplifies error management by decoupling error capturing from notification reporting. The conversation also touches on the importance of open-source contributions, along with the ease of integrating error reporting into applications, enhancing developers' workflows.
Dec 3, 2024 • 17min
231: Pretty Error and OTP Raw Mode
Discover how recent updates make Elixir's protocol errors more readable, enhancing the developer experience. Dive into OTP 28's raw mode, revolutionizing real-time input for interactive CLI applications. Explore Saša Jurić's insights on creating a bespoke Kafka client, tackling challenges with existing libraries. Learn about a new mini-site showcasing Elixir events and the exciting advancements in LiveView, including the Motion.dev wrapper for animations. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming Elixir Conf EU!
Nov 26, 2024 • 36min
230: Hot k8s Takes and Self-Hosting
Explore the rapid rise of Blue Sky and its innovative branding features, allowing users to link personal domains for verification. Delve into the powerful synergy between Elixir and Kubernetes, highlighting Elixir's unique self-healing capabilities. Discover the exciting updates in Gleam version 1.6, focusing on context-aware errors and improved compiler features. Plus, get the lowdown on the milestone update for the Phoenix adapter, enhancing single-page applications with breaking changes to watch out for. It's a dive into cutting-edge tech in the Elixir community!
Nov 19, 2024 • 18min
229: Sharding Functions and MacOS Builds
Discover the latest in Elixir with the introduction of pre-built macOS OTP builds, simplifying developer workflows. Explore the exciting new sharding functions in Elixir NX that boost parallel processing efficiency. Delve into the security enhancements of Phoenix with the new Phoenix2Ban library. Get updates on the nearing 1.0 milestone for Phoenix Live View and the exciting Gleam 1.6 release. Finally, don't miss insights on upcoming Elixir conferences and the rise of Blue Sky as the go-to social media platform for the Elixir community.
Nov 12, 2024 • 21min
228: From Surveys to Cheat Sheets
Theo's ElixirConf presentation video is out, sparking discussions about its release. The new Gleam and Curiosum developer surveys aim to boost community insights. Discovering a handy cheat sheet for Phoenix Live View streamlines the usage of attributes. Upcoming conferences in New York and Portugal are highlighted, alongside a resource to improve communication in tech. The importance of asking clear, thoughtful questions in online settings is emphasized for better engagement and self-discovery.
Nov 5, 2024 • 30min
227: Oban Web Goes Open Source?
Exciting news in the Elixir community as Oban Web goes open source, paving the way for startups. A new project introduces over 80 components for Phoenix LiveView, with aspirations for even more. Discussions highlight the significance of background jobs and the Solid Queue initiative from the Rails community. Insights from Elixir Stream Week reveal the launch of the Klife client for Elixir and Kafka, while also touching on challenges in cross-platform development with Flutter. A great mix of innovation and collaboration!
Oct 29, 2024 • 22min
226: GPUs, DNS, and Igniting Elixir Dreams
Dive into the latest on Elixir 1.18, showcasing its enhanced type system and testing framework. Discover HAWC, a DSL for GPU programming that won accolades at the Brazilian Symposium, enabling developers to harness GPU power seamlessly. Explore exciting advancements in Elixir's DNS clustering, making microservice integration smoother. Plus, get the scoop on new features in the Toucan plotting library and ongoing discussions about privacy in error tracking. It's a vibrant mix of innovation and community insights!
Oct 22, 2024 • 21min
225: A BeaconCMS of Hope
Discover the latest features in Elixir v1.18, including enhanced type systems and new JSON support. Dive into the launch of Beacon CMS, an open-source content management system designed with Phoenix LiveView that promises SEO boosts. Explore the innovative HexDeck tool for seamless navigation through HexDocs. Hear how SQL Format is elevating code quality and get ready for exciting upcoming events in the Elixir community, including Codebeam NYC Lite. Plus, enjoy light-hearted discussions on remote work and work-life balance strategies!
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Oct 15, 2024 • 18min
224: Language Server Leak and Stream Week Reveals
Discover the latest enhancements in ElixirLS 0.24.0, featuring an upgraded code intelligence engine and the buzz around the new Expert language server. Dive into the upcoming Elixir Stream Week, which offers cutting-edge discussions led by top experts, exploring topics like Elixir lisps and WebRTC. Exciting advancements in Elixir’s machine learning libraries, including NX and Axon, are also highlighted. Plus, learn about NervesHub 2.0's new features for managing IoT devices, aimed at empowering developers.
Oct 8, 2024 • 22min
223: A Boost for Nx, Lib Updates, and Passion Projects
Discover the groundbreaking collaboration between José Valim and Chris McCord on AI GPU clusters with Fly.io. Learn about Nx's selection for Mozilla's Builders Accelerator, which comes with a $100,000 prize. The podcast also highlights PostgreSQL 17 enhancements and a major Cachex library update. Dive into the latest tools like Phoenix Test and its new file upload feature. Plus, explore Elixir's innovative role in SUSE’s Trento for Linux management and Kamal, a user-friendly deployment pipeline for Ruby.
