Leveraging Observer for Debugging Elixir Applications

This article provides a comprehensive guide on using Erlang's Observer GUI for monitoring and debugging Elixir applications, especially in the context of a memory leak issue. It elaborates on the steps to set up Observer, create a sample Elixir application with a process that leaks memory, and effectively use the different features of the Observer GUI to trace and debug the leaking process. The piece emphasizes the capabilities of Observer and illustrates its application through a practical example, including how to trace functions and analyze memory usage. The author also encourages users to explore further capabilities of Observer for deeper insights into their applications.