Exploring LiveView Native at ElixirConf 2023

In his keynote at ElixirConf US 2023, Brian Cardarella unveiled the current state and advancements of LiveView Native. His presentation covered its evolution from a prototype to nearly complete coverage of SwiftUI's API, allowing Elixir developers to create native iOS applications using familiar LiveView paradigms. Challenges such as matching SwiftUI's complexity with modifiers and providing an offline mode were discussed. Strategies to keep LiveView Native aligned with Elixir conventions were highlighted, including potential template engine deviations. Cardarella also touched on the cost savings of using LiveView Native compared to other tech stacks, backing it up with internal estimations revealing over 40% reduction in development hours. The session included the announcement of an installation mix task and the intention to improve documentation and education materials, with an eye towards a stable, production-ready release in the near future.