Mackenzie Morgan's Journey from Japanese Studies to Elixir Programming

In this episode of Elixir in Focus, host Adolfo Neto interviews Mackenzie Morgan, who discusses her transition into technology from a background in Japanese and International Affairs.

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Exploring Binaries and Bitstrings in Elixir

In this article, the author explores the concepts of binaries and bitstrings in Elixir, detailing their significance for precise data control.

Elixir Community News: New Tools and Updates

The podcast discusses various tools and updates in the Elixir community, including an interactive test runner and new libraries for LLM interactions.

Mastering IO.inspect for Effective Debugging in Elixir

Pieter Claerhout discusses the advanced capabilities of IO.inspect in Elixir, emphasizing its utility beyond simple variable printing.

Exploring a Unique Approach to Elixir Inspired by OCaml

The author discusses a personal approach to Elixir coding that diverges from community standards, inspired by principles from OCaml and ReScript. They find this style enhances code readability and maintainability.

Exploring New Developments in the Elixir Community

Mark Ericksen discusses various news in the Elixir community, including a Kickstarter campaign for Rebar4 development aimed at integrating it with OTP, updates on Tidewave Web, and the release of Phoenix 1.8.1.

Introducing ReqLLM: An Elixir Client for LLM Interactions

ReqLLM is a new approach to LLM interactions in Elixir, designed to fit into existing HTTP pipelines while embracing Elixir's composability principles.

Exploring Secure Cloud Connectivity for Nerves Devices

Alex discusses various methods for connecting Nerves devices to the cloud, including traditional approaches and newer technologies.

Exploring historical innovations and their impact on software development

Jon, a Nerves core team member, shares insights on technological revolutions and their relevance to current software challenges.

Exploring Elixir's Potential and Adoption Challenges

This talk recorded at ElixirConf US 2025 discusses the remarkable advancements in Elixir, addressing the slow growth in its adoption despite clear advantages.

Exploring Authorization and Access Control Solutions in Elixir Applications

In this presentation, lessons are shared about implementing authorization and access control in various applications.

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