Interview with Meryl Dakin on Token Alchemist and Elixir Internals

This episode of the Elixir Wizards podcast features Meryl Dakin, a Software Engineer at Flatiron School and the author of Token Alchemist. Meryl shares insights into her journey of learning and working with Elixir after transitioning from Ruby. The discussion highlights the internal workings and the educational applications of Token Alchemist, focusing on key features like LTI, OAuth, and JSON. Meryl also talks about the unique opportunities and challenges presented by Elixir, particularly in concurrency and fault tolerance. The episode provides a detailed look at her experiences and the specific problems her library addresses within a school setting.