Understanding Elixir Design Patterns with Sergey Chechaev

Sergey Chechaev, CTO/Co-Founder at PushSMS, appeared on the 'Elixir Mix' podcast to explore the concept of 'Design Pattern Parameter' in the context of Elixir. During the discussion, Sergey reflected on his software development journey, transitioning from languages like PHP and Ruby to Elixir when performance demands grew at one of his previous employments. He highlighted the advantages that Elixir's OTP and BEAM offer in handling concurrent processes more efficiently than his former Ruby projects. The conversation with host Allen Wyma also delved into Sergey's exploration of design patterns in functional programming, which though commonly associated with object-oriented programming, can also be beneficial in the functional paradigm. Sergey expounded on the relevance of SOLID principles in Elixir and touched upon other topics such as feature toggling, the use of protocols akin to the Factory pattern, and appropriate GenServer utilization to avoid common pitfalls. Lastly, Sergey expressed his desire to inspire more discussion around applying these principles and patterns within Elixir and the functional programming community.