November 27, 2024

Exploring Elixir and Nerves for Embedded Linux Development

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Exploring Elixir and Nerves for Embedded Linux Development

Source: hackaday.com

The content discusses the author's positive experience working with Elixir and Nerves while developing an embedded device that acts as a bridge between various systems. They describe the device's specifications, which included working with an RPi CM4, and how Elixir made it easy to write custom protocols, mentioning specific advantages like the succinctness of Elixir's binary and bitstring syntax. The author's protocol for an NFC scanner was significantly simpler and less buggy compared to existing examples. Additionally, they note that using Nerves provides a minimal Linux environment tailored for embedded applications, encompassing features like OTA updates, firmware signing, and network configuration.

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