Introduction to the Ash Framework and Its Advantages

Zach Daniel presented a detailed overview of the Ash Framework at GigCityElixir 2024, emphasizing its resource-oriented, declarative design which distinguishes it from traditional imperative programming models. He explained how Ash facilitates application-level rather than web-level or ORM-level operations, bolstering its use in various ecosystem components such as data management and policy enforcement. Specific topics included the composability and reusability of calculations, handling changes, policies, and validations, as well as the benefits of smart tools and atomic operations. Daniel also highlighted the upcoming release of Ash 3.0, showcasing its enhanced functionalities.