José Valim Discusses the New Project Nx

In Episode 34 of the Thinking Elixir Podcast, José Valim, the creator of Elixir, reveals Project Nx. José shares that Nx stands for 'Numerical Elixir' and introduces a new numerical mode for Elixir with GPU support. This breakthrough aims at planting the seeds for future data science applications within the Elixir ecosystem. The episode dives into the specifics of the project, its development over three months, and its implications for the Elixir community. José Valim also discusses the project's goals and next steps, making it a significant milestone for Elixir's growing capabilities in handling numerical and scientific computing tasks.