August 23, 2024

Exploring the Influences Behind Elixir

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Exploring the Influences Behind Elixir

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Erlang Functional Programming Concurrency

Flora Petterson discusses the history and influences of various programming languages that culminate in the creation of Elixir. She likens the journey to Taylor Swift's eras tour, highlighting key moments and concepts from languages such as Erlang, Smalltalk, and Prolog. She emphasizes the importance of concurrency, fault-tolerance, and message passing, drawing from experiences of pioneers like Joe Armstrong and Alan Kay. The talk is filled with anecdotes, historical references, and practical insights about the evolution of programming languages and the significance of Elixir's design choices.

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