In-depth Discussion on Phoenix Framework with Chris McCord

In this episode, Chris McCord, the creator of the Phoenix framework, makes his first appearance. Chris discusses his journey from learning to program with TI-Basic to developing with Java, HTML, and PHP. He shares how a personal injury led him to his first paid programming job. The focus then shifts to LiveView, a project that Chris is heavily involved in. He discusses the changes and optimizations made to LiveView, describing the joy of seeing it used creatively. Chris addresses common criticisms of LiveView and Phoenix, offering counter-arguments. He provides insights into the upcoming Phoenix 1.6 release and shares his vision for the Elixir community's future.