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Insights into Learning Elixir and the Importance of Community with Randall Thomas
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Source: smartlogic.io
In this episode, Randall Thomas, founder and CEO of Thunderbolt Labs, discusses his journey into programming and how he discovered and transitioned to Elixir from Ruby. He highlights the inherent challenges in moving from one programming language to another and argues against the myth of the 'genius polyglot programmer,' asserting that all coders are polyglots by necessity. Randall also expands on how learning new languages can enhance one’s understanding of languages they already know, and how his company adopted Elixir without disrupting ongoing projects. Emphasizing the importance of community, he mentions that the culture of a programming community directly impacts professional success and job satisfaction. Randall concludes by providing insights into how he integrated Elixir into his practice and why Elixir offers a strategic advantage.
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