Discussion on Erlang, OTP, and the Erlang Workshop with Kiko Fernández-Reyes

In an episode of the Professor Adolfo Neto podcast, Adolfo Neto speaks with Kiko Fernández-Reyes, an engineer and programming languages researcher, about the world of Erlang and OTP. Kiko outlines his academic background and his transition to working at Ericsson, where he is part of the Erlang/OTP core team. He speaks about the importance of the Erlang Workshop, his co-chair role, and the opportunities it provides for developers to present papers and Lightning Talks. As a core member, he sheds light on the responsibilities of the team, which include development and maintenance of the Erlang programming language and OTP libraries. The conversation also touches on community involvement in the Erlang ecosystem and how developers can contribute to and support the OTP team. Additionally, perspectives on Elixir, challenges, and staying updated in the field are discussed, highlighting the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of computer science and functional programming.