Exploring the Lotus Elixir Library

A tour of a new elixir library called Lotus - a lightweight, SQL query runner and storage for Phoenix apps.

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Exploring Interoperability Options for Elixir in 2025

Wojtek Mach discusses various interoperability options for Elixir and the Erlang VM in 2025, highlighting integrations with languages like Zig, Rust, and Python.

Using Cats to Advocate for BEAM Technologies

In Selling Cats as a Developer, Piotr Nosek discusses advocating for BEAM technologies through simplicity and storytelling.

Exciting Updates in Elixir: LiveView 1.1 and Community Highlights

In this episode, the host discusses the release of Phoenix LiveView v1.1 with new features, Elixir's rank in the Stack Overflow Survey 2025, and more community news.

Elixir Community Updates and Development Insights

News includes Phoenix v1.8 features, Popcorn, LiveVue updates, and AI in QA processes.

Mastering Phoenix LiveView for Better User Experience During Reconnects

This talk explores how to maximize LiveView’s capabilities to create a seamless user experience during connection drops and recoveries.

A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Interpreting Stack Traces in Elixir

Allan MacGregor discusses the essential role of stack traces in Elixir for debugging and error handling, emphasizing their unique structure and significance.

Overview of New Features in Phoenix LiveView 1.1

In this video, the author discusses the new features in Phoenix LiveView 1.1, including an easy upgrade process and improved debugging tools.

Launch of Drops.Relation for Simplifying Database Relations in Elixir

Peter Solnica introduces Drops.Relation, a new library that simplifies database interactions in Elixir by providing a high-level API with automatic schema inference and composable queries.

Overview of Drops.Relation: A New High-Level API for Ecto

This article introduces Drops.Relation, a new library for Elixir that simplifies database interactions with Ecto by providing high-level abstractions.

A Comprehensive Guide to Elixir Maps

Maps are a key-value data structure in Elixir, ideal for organizing data with meaningful identifiers. This article explores their functionality, creation, and manipulation, emphasizing their significance in building Elixir applications.

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