Discussion on Gleam and Static Typing in BEAM with Louis Pilfold

In this episode, Louis Pilfold delves into the creation of Gleam, a statically-typed language designed to run on the BEAM virtual machine. He explains the challenges involved in bringing static types to the BEAM and shares insights on feasible solutions. The discussion covers the inception of Gleam, its functionalities, and its interoperability with Elixir and Erlang. Additionally, recent developments in Gleam's OTP work, concepts of Type Driven Development, and other relevant topics are explored. The episode also includes segments on notable updates and news from the Elixir community, such as the release of mutation testing library Muzak by Devon Estes and updates on various Elixir tools and libraries.