Latest Updates in the Elixir Ecosystem: Podcast Episode 262

The latest episode of the Thinking Elixir podcast covers exciting updates in the Elixir ecosystem. Highlights include the release of Phoenix 1.8.0-rc.4 and LiveView 1.1.0-rc.3, which introduces an igniter upgrader for existing LiveView 1.0 users. Listeners can also learn about new libraries such as deps_changelog, designed to track changes in dependency files, and Hog, a process debugging tool aimed at managing memory-intensive processes. Additionally, Fly.io announces a managed Postgres service, providing automatic backups and failover capabilities. A standout part of the episode is a recap of a conference talk detailing 'Waterpark,' a healthcare system built on the BEAM that has achieved an impressive 100% uptime for five years. The episode also shares tips on using Elixir compiler directives for performance improvements and announces the complete schedule for ElixirConf US 2025.