Exploring the Role of Critical Thought in Coding with AI

Bruce Tate discusses the importance of retaining critical thinking when working with AI coding agents. He emphasizes the need for developers to develop new skills rather than relying entirely on technology.

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Building a Foundation for Metrics in Elixir Applications

This talk addresses establishing an intentional metrics foundation in Elixir applications using relevant tools and frameworks, particularly for early-stage apps.

Latest Updates in the Elixir Community and Innovations

In this episode, news highlights from the Elixir community include advancements from Software Mansion, the launch of the Programming Nerves book, and new libraries like PinStripe.

Creating Interactive Real-Time Control Systems with Elixir

In this talk, the speaker discusses Elixir's capabilities for building real-time control systems by leveraging technologies like Phoenix, LiveView, and PubSub.

Using Optics for Lexicographic Sorting in Elixir

Joseph Koski discusses how to implement layered lexicographic sorts using optics in Elixir.

Introduction to the Handoff Library for Managing Function Dependencies

This talk presents Handoff, a library for creating Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) of functions with dependencies, facilitating execution in a distributed environment.

Investigation into Mysterious Oban Failures

In a fascinating detective tale, the video explores three mysterious Oban failures that stumped users and investigators, utilizing various forensic tools to uncover the truth.

Implementing Permissions with Custom Directives in Absinthe

This talk covers the implementation of a permission-based authorization system in Absinthe using custom GraphQL directives.

Update on Elixir v1.20 and Community News

Elixir community news highlighted by the announcement of Elixir v1.20 nearing completion with advancements in type inference, introduction of new libraries, and insights from community events.

Overview of the Erlang Scheduler and Concurrency in the BEAM

In this talk, the speaker discusses the complexity behind the BEAM and Erlang Scheduler, explaining its role in facilitating concurrent programming without delving into its intricacies.

Exploring Narrative Structure in Software Work

Saša Jurić presents 'Tell me a Story', a three-act monodrama that delves into narrative structure in collaborative software development.

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