Understanding Web Framework Construction in Elixir

Adi Iyengar recently joined an episode of Elixir Mix to talk about his book "Build Your Own Web Framework in Elixir." He delves into the process of writing and publishing the book, offering tips to aspiring authors and touches on the Elixir community’s reception of his work. Throughout the talk, Adi focuses on the informative aspect of the book, which guides readers on building a web framework in Elixir, similar to Phoenix but more simplified, covering topics such as working with Cowboy, GenTCP, plug routing, and test-driven development practices. Adi also emphasizes the educational value for intermediate Elixir programmers, helping demystify how Phoenix works under the hood, and is candid about the book’s limitations, like not covering LiveView. He encourages those interested but unable to afford the book to contact him for potential discounts or free access, underlining his aim for accessibility and learning rather than profit.