Building a Blog Engine Using Erlang's Build Tool

In this blog post, Fred Hebert shares how he powers his blog using the Erlang compiler infrastructure, opting for simplicity and performance over advanced features. He explains the requirements for his blog and how he implemented a static site that operates without dynamic content like JavaScript. For his blog engine, he describes using 'erlydtl', an Erlang implementation of Django templates, to manage templates while maintaining minimal code. The core of his setup relies on Rebar3, which serves as the build tool for Erlang and allows efficient compilation of files. The blog engine emphasizes rebuilding only what is necessary, utilizing a Directed Acyclic Graph to track file dependencies and modifications. This approach minimizes the rebuild process to only the required static files, making the workflow efficient. He contrasts this tailored solution for his needs with how it might be perceived as unsuitable for others, illustrating the highly personalized nature of his implementation.