Elixir's 12th Birthday Celebration with José Valim - Reflections and Future Insights

In this episode from the Elixir Mentor Podcast, José Valim, the creator of Elixir, celebrates its 12th birthday. He shares insights about the journey of Elixir's development, from its inception to becoming a major player in the software development community. Valim discusses how Elixir has maintained stability over the years and highlights significant milestones, such as the introduction of Phoenix and LiveView, which have revolutionized building web applications. He also talks about ongoing projects like the new type system enhancements and the importance of community-driven development. Throughout the conversation, Valim emphasizes the community's role in Elixir's growth and the future of the language. He also gives a glimpse into future plans, including improving the type system and language server experiences.