November 03, 2023

Enhancing the Elixir Ecosystem with OpenAPI Client Code Generation

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AJ Foster explores a common challenge in Elixir's software development community: the perceived small size of its ecosystem, specifically the number of available libraries. This perception can deter new users from adopting Elixir, given the need for robust integrations with various external services. Traditionally, OpenAPI descriptions promised simplified client code generation, but often resulted in a trade-off between easy maintenance and developer experience. To overcome this, Foster presents a new OpenAPI client code generator tailored for Elixir. This tool is designed to encapsulate the benefits of hand-crafted code, such as being tailored and ergonomic, with the ease of maintenance offered by generated code. The goal is to streamline the process of creating and updating libraries, making them more accessible and appealing to potential Elixir adopters. Foster highlights specific generator features such as renaming schemas, merging schemas, and logically grouping modules to improve library ergonomics. He emphasizes the importance of maintainable and adaptable libraries by introducing a mechanism for progressive replacement, allowing library authors to replace default generator behavior with custom implementations as needed. The result is a generator that facilitates the creation of high-quality, maintainable client libraries for Elixir, inviting the community to contribute and enhance the language's ecosystem.

Implementing E-Ink Display Support in Scenic and Elixir

Jason Axelson delves into his journey of supporting Pimoroni 7-color e-ink displays in Scenic and Elixir, highlighting the special considerations required when working with e-ink screens and sharing his personal use case of using an e-ink screen in his home office automation setup.

Nov 02, 2023

Optimizing Web Request Performance Using Req and Finch

Christian Koch takes us on a ride at Cars.com, exploring their unique approach to improving web request performance with Req and Finch. He showcases how they unlocked the true horsepower of their web requests, providing valuable insights into their innovative approach to driving web request performance.

Nov 01, 2023

Challenges and Strategies in Executing Zero-Downtime Migrations in Elixir

Tyler Young presents a case study on the difficulties of running a large-scale, zero-downtime data migration, exploring why success in this area looks very different from fixing a bug or shipping a new feature, and sharing patterns for successful management to build a low-stress and low-risk culture for zero-downtime migrations.

Oct 31, 2023