How to Build an Exception Tracker in Elixir

This talk details the workings of an Exception Tracker in Elixir, focusing on the elixir tower package and its evolution.

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Elixir Type System Improvements and Community Updates

News includes José Valim's deep technical exploration of Elixir's type system, detailing improvements in type checking performance. It also covers new features and updates in the Elixir community.

Exploring the Unique Features of the BEAM Runtime for Modern Workloads

Elixir, and the BEAM runtime it uses, offer built-in features that outperform many other ecosystems. This video discusses their relevance for contemporary workloads.

Decoding the Behavior of List.to_string in Elixir

The author explores the unexpected behavior of Elixir's List.to_string function when converting lists to strings.

Release Notes for Elixir Versions 1.20.0-rc.2 and 1.20.0-rc.3

Overall, the compiler finds more bugs, for free, and it has never been faster: Enhancements like type inference, faster compilation times, and modified struct recompilation rules lead the update.

Latest Updates in the Elixir Community

This episode covers major updates in the Elixir community including the Expert LSP release candidate and improvements in Elixir v1.20.

A tutorial on rendering Markdown in Elixir and Phoenix using MDEx

Learn how to render Markdown in your Elixir and Phoenix applications using MDEx. This tutorial covers building a blog application with beautifully rendered posts.

Unlocking the Full Potential of IEx in Elixir

This talk covers lesser-known features of IEx, Elixir’s interactive shell, aimed at improving development and debugging.

Latest Updates on Erlang and Elixir Libraries

This episode discusses recent developments in the Elixir and Erlang communities, including new releases and updates on libraries like Hackney, Hornbeam, Easel, and Hologram.

Introduction of the Expert Language Server Project's First Release Candidate

The first release candidate for the Expert language server project is now available, showcasing significant advancements since ElixirConf 2025.

Championing Elixir: Community Responsibilities and Growth

This talk discusses the importance of community engagement and ecosystem promotion for Elixir champions in challenging times.

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