May 15, 2024

Understanding ExUnit's --seed Behavior

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Source: elixirstreams.com

The article dives into the unexpected behavior of the `--seed` option in ExUnit, which is primarily known for randomizing the order of tests. The author shares a personal experience regarding a test that intermittently failed. After investigating, it was discovered that the `--seed` option not only affects test order but also seeds the random number generator used by functions like `Enum.random/1`. This behavior helps create consistent and reproducible test results even when randomness is involved.

Exploring Design Patterns in Elixir by José Valim

In this talk, José Valim explores the applicability of classical Gang of Four design patterns to Elixir programs. He discusses how objects can be understood and deconstructed from Elixir’s perspective and how this impacts the design of large systems.

May 14, 2024

Elixir and Phoenix LiveView: A Superior Approach to Web Development

Theo Browne discusses the significant advantages of Elixir and Phoenix LiveView for web development, focusing on real-time UI updates, minimal data transfer, and server-side logic management.

May 13, 2024

Implementing Local-First Development with ElectricSQL in Elixir

James Arthur's talk dives into the paradigm of local-first software and introduces ElectricSQL. He discusses the advantages, such as resilience and improved UX, and the core replication technology of ElectricSQL developed in Elixir. The presentation also covers the challenges of local-first development, such as concurrency, consistency, and the role of Erlang and Elixir in replication.

May 08, 2024