A Frontend Developer's Journey into Learning Elixir and Phoenix

Oliwer Iwanicki documents his experience of diving into Elixir and Phoenix as a frontend developer aiming to become more well-rounded. Starting from when he joined Contractbook in 2021, Oliwer narrates how he began learning through official Elixir resources and practical tasks, faced a steep learning curve, and gradually grew more comfortable with advanced concepts. He shares insights into what he found positive about Elixir, such as its design, community, and documentation, and also points out challenges like the absence of a robust type system and occasional flakiness of certain tools. Though he appreciates the power and elegance of Elixir, he still finds comfort in JavaScript due to its familiarity and widespread use. Overall, he encourages other frontend developers to explore Elixir for their professional growth.