Celebrating 5 Years of the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation and Its Contributions

In this talk recorded at Code BEAM America 2024, Miriam Pena discusses the major achievements of the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF) over its first five years. The EEF has played a crucial role in supporting various projects that improve the functionality and performance of Erlang and Elixir applications. Key initiatives include developing JIT compiler support for ARM architectures, creating secure coding guidelines, and enhancing documentation tools. The foundation has also focused on fostering diversity and inclusivity within the community, offering support for scholarships and helping underrepresented groups attend conferences. Looking ahead, the EEF emphasizes the importance of community contributions and seeks to increase funding to support ongoing and future projects, encouraging members to take active roles in steering the foundation's direction.