Exploring the Waffle Library with Boris Kuznetsov

In Episode 80, Boris Kuznetsov talks about the Waffle library, which is used to attach images, videos, and audio files to Ecto records in Elixir applications. This episode covers how Waffle processes attachments for thumbnails, encodings, and other formats. The project, originally a fork from an unmaintained library called Arc, has its own set of challenges and considerations regarding its maintenance and support. The discussion also delves into the concept of Second System Syndrome and the temptations developers face to start projects from scratch. Additionally, the episode provides updates on Elixir community news, including new library releases and tutorials.