October 26, 2023

Comparative Analysis of HTTP Requests in Elixir and JavaScript

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Source: smartlogic.io

In this podcast episode, Sundi and Owen host a discussion with guests Yordis Prieto and Stephen Chudleigh about the implementation of HTTP requests in Elixir in comparison to other languages such as Ruby, JavaScript, Go, and Rust. Yordis, who maintains the Tesla HTTP client library for Elixir, shares his knowledge on API development and the open-source community, while Stephen provides insight based on his background in Rails and JavaScript, now applying his expertise to the Elixir ecosystem. The conversation explores the challenges of testing HTTP requests, especially when external systems are involved, and the benefits of standards like GraphQL, OpenAPI, and JSON API in defining clear request/response formats. The episode also addresses the potential for Elixir to enhance struct parsing from HTTP responses and the importance of contribution ergonomics to encourage community participation in open-source projects. Emphasis is placed on how APIs cement standards that facilitate client/server communication and how languages can learn from each other to improve the developer experience. The podcast mentions various tools and libraries such as Tesla, HTTPoison, Finch, and Mojito, and discusses the role of TypeScript in bringing types to APIs for better validation. It is evident that language collaboration can foster innovation and lead to the creation of new libraries and tools that can advance programming practices across different ecosystems.

Understanding Web Application Security in Elixir with Sobelow

Michael Lubas delves into the tricky world of cybersecurity, discussing the 23andMe data breach and the informative guide on web application security best practices for BEAM languages. He also explores the practical application of Sobelow, a security-focused static code analysis tool, using Paraxial.io's vulnerable-by-design 'Potion Shop' app as a case study.

Oct 17, 2023

Discussion on Ash Framework with Zach Daniel

In this episode, Alex Koutmos, Lars, and Zach have a lively discussion about the Ash Framework. They talk about Zach's ElixirConf23 talk, the Ash Framework, and Ash Forum.

Oct 04, 2023

Discussion with Guillaume Duboc on Types in Elixir

In this episode, Guillaume Duboc joins the panel to discuss types in Elixir. They explore the benefits and challenges of bringing types to the language and provide valuable resources for further reading. Don't miss this exciting discussion on Beam Radio!

Sep 25, 2023