Implementation of Elixir Releases in Hex.pm

In this blog post, Wojtek Mach delves into the process of updating the Hex.pm project to utilize the new releases feature in Elixir 1.9. The article covers the initial steps to install Elixir v1.9 using the asdf version manager, configuring the release using built-in Mix tasks, and detailing necessary changes in the Hex project's configuration files to transition from Distillery to Elixir releases. Key configuration components such as `config/releases.exs`, `rel/vm.args.eex`, and `rel/env.sh.eex` are discussed. Additionally, Wojtek provides an overview of runtime commands for managing the release, emphasizing streamlined build and deployment processes. Overall, this post demonstrates the benefits and procedural steps for integrating Elixir releases in existing projects.