MySQL Adapter for Ecto: Encoding and Decoding

In this detailed article by Wojtek Mach, the focus is on the intricate process of encoding and decoding MySQL data types when building a new MySQL adapter for Ecto. The article is a part of a series and dives deep into the encoding/decoding process, covering basic data types like integers and strings, length-encoded integers, and explains how to handle bit flags efficiently. The practical examples illustrate how to implement these concepts with Elixir. Additionally, it briefly touches on the design decisions behind using records over structs for packet processing, due to space-efficiency reasons. The practical coding examples and explanations make this a valuable read for anyone working with MySQL, Ecto, and Elixir.