Evaluating Mocking Techniques in Elixir

This talk, recorded at ElixirConf US 2025, explores various mocking tools in Elixir, comparing and contrasting them based on their effectiveness.

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Introducing Localize, the New Localisation Library for Elixir

Localize is a next generation localisation library for Elixir, developed as ex_cldr version 3.0, expected to be released by March 2026.

Exploring the BEAM on High-Core ARM Processors

Lars Wikman discusses the potential of running the BEAM on the powerful Ampere One server processor with 192 cores, exploring what many BEAM instances could achieve.

Introduction of Type Inference in Elixir v1.20 Release Candidate

Today marks the 15th anniversary of Elixir’s first commit with the announcement of the release candidate for Elixir v1.20, which implements type inference for all language constructs.

Elixir's Type Inference Enhancements in Version 1.20.0-rc.0

Today, Elixir announces the first release candidate for v1.20, featuring type inference for all constructs, celebrating 15 years since Elixir's inception.

Transforming Legacy Systems to Elixir Incrementally

In this talk, the speaker discusses the transition to Elixir, highlighting challenges and solutions faced in modernizing outdated software systems.

Celebrating 15 Years of Elixir with Enhanced Type Inference in v1.20

José Valim announces the release candidate for Elixir v1.20, featuring comprehensive type inference, and discusses the future evolution of Elixir's type system over the next 15 months.

Managing Urgent Security Vulnerabilities Effectively

In this talk, Jonatan Männchen discusses how to manage a security vulnerability and the chaos that ensues when a library has a security flaw. He explains the steps to take during the initial panic and how to effectively disclose vulnerabilities.

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.

Reviewing the Transition from NextJS to Phoenix and Key Elixir Updates

News includes a compelling story of transitioning from NextJS to Phoenix and Ash in just two weeks, Credo 1.7.15 with significant performance gains, and updates on various tools and libraries in the Elixir ecosystem.

Overview of Recent Updates to Elixir's Type System

This talk provides an overview of the recent updates to Elixir's type system and what's planned for the future.

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