May 04, 2023

Discussing Elixir's Educational Path with Saša Jurić

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Discussing Elixir's Educational Path with Saša Jurić

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Functional Programming Concurrency Nx Ecto Phoenix Framework

In this episode of the Elixir Wizards podcast, hosts Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford engage in a conversation with Saša Jurić, a notable contributor to the Elixir community and author of 'Elixir in Action'. Jurić shares his insights on the future of Elixir education and training. He discusses the hurdles faced by newcomers to Elixir, such as getting accustomed to the functional programming paradigm and understanding the actor model for concurrency. The talk also covers the role of tools like Phoenix generators and how they can serve both as aids and potential stumbling blocks to proper Elixir development. Jurić emphasizes the importance of mentorship, peer support, and the continuous learning culture within the Elixir community. Additionally, the episode delves into technical topics like managing cross-module dependencies, the debate on static vs. dynamic typing, and when it might be suitable to move away from umbrella applications to simpler configurations. The discussion provides key takeaways for developers at different stages of their Elixir journey, highlighting ongoing community efforts to enhance education through workshops, documentation improvements, and development of tools like ElixirLS and Nx.

Exploring Machine Learning's Evolution with Elixir Featuring Sean Moriarity

Sean Moriarity discusses the impact and future of Elixir in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), detailing the various technologies involved and highlighting the advantages of using Elixir for ML applications.

May 25, 2023

Exploring the Future of Elixir with Hugo Baraúna and Lucas San Roman

In the Elixir Wizards podcast episode, Hugo Baraúna of Elixir Radar and Lucas San Roman of Felt discuss the future of the Elixir community, its culture, long-term stability, innovative projects, global connections, and the upcoming advancements in collaboration and possibly a new type system.

May 18, 2023

Discussions on Phoenix and Its Future Developments

Phoenix core team members Chris McCord and Jason Stiebs discuss key updates and future prospects of the Phoenix and LiveView with Elixir Wizards hosts Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford.

Jun 01, 2023