Discussion with Meryl Dakin on the Impact of Elixir on Her Career and Coding Practices

The podcast episode features software engineer Meryl Dakin, who currently works at Knock, discussing her journey through the world of software development and how the Elixir programming language has influenced her career. Meryl shares her insights on the Elixir community, her experiences as an emcee at ElixirConf, and her reflections on learning and teaching Elixir. She also talks about the programming paradigm shifts she experienced, the benefits of a supportive community, and her hopes for the future of Elixir. The episode touches on practical advice for junior engineers and how different types of developers can benefit from learning Elixir.