Exploring the Scalability of BEAM in Diverse Applications

This episode of Thinking Elixir highlights several key developments in the Elixir ecosystem, including the BEAM runtime fitting into just 16MB, making it suitable for the GRiSP Nano prototype. The BBC has adopted Elixir to support its web and mobile traffic, showcasing the framework's scalability. Key topics covered include performance improvements from GenStage, a new PDF data extraction library that interfaces with Python, deployment guides for Phoenix applications using Kamal, and updates from the upcoming ElixirConf 2025. The conversation reflects a vibrant community and ongoing innovation within Elixir and its proper implementations.