October 27, 2023

Methods of State Management in Elixir and BEAM

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In his ElixirConf 2023 presentation, Isaac Yonemoto explores the topic of state management in Elixir and the BEAM VM, which is a challenging aspect of programming in functional languages where state is often deemed an evil necessity. Yonemoto presented 11 different ways to handle state in the BEAM, emphasizing that while shared state can introduce risks in distributed and concurrent systems, understanding how to work with state can help developers avoid potential pitfalls ('foot guns'). The methods covered include environment variables, ports, sockets, files, BEAM processes, process dictionary, NIFs (Native Implemented Functions), ETS (Erlang Term Storage), atomics, module attributes, and the persistent term feature. Yonemoto ranked each method based on its usability and potential risks and provided various code examples to help illustrate the pros and cons of each approach. His talk aimed to increase understanding and provoke thought, offering something for both beginners and experts.

Enhancing LiveView with JavaScript for Dynamic User Experiences

In this video, Chris Nelson discusses the benefits of using LiveView in Elixir development, along with complex Javascript integration methods. It addresses scenarios for integrating Javascript, maintaining LiveView productivity, and fostering a better developer experience. It discusses using Custom HTML Elements and two libraries, `LiveElements` and `LiveState`.

Oct 26, 2023

Uncovering and Addressing Elixir Code Smells

Elaine Watanabe discusses code smells that may arise in Elixir codebase, exploring traditional and Elixir-specific code smells, their impact on Elixir applications, and practical insights into refactoring techniques to eliminate them.

Oct 25, 2023

Implementing an Elixir-Based Distributed Router for GDPR Compliance

De Wet Blomerus shares the story of building a globally distributed router using Elixir to enhance latency, hold on to connections, and route traffic to the correct region for GDPR compliance.

Oct 24, 2023