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Ecto
Elixir's dynamic and functional nature, along with the Ecto library, makes it an ideal choice for building a variety of applications requiring database interactions. Ecto provides a structured schema and query language that facilitates the seamless integration of database operations within Elixir applications. For instance, whether it's experimenting with geocoding features or handling complex database migrations in a production environment, Ecto offers the tools and flexibility needed for developers to implement robust solutions to data-related challenges. Its compatibility with databases, combined with Phoenix and LiveView, allows the creation of modern web applications that rival conventional JavaScript frameworks.
Observers of the BEAM runtime have praised Elixir's tools for monitoring and debugging, highlighting their effectiveness in maintaining application health and performance. Advanced features such as managing resource authorization or implementing multi-tenant environments also underline the capabilities of Elixir and Ecto to handle sophisticated requirements. Specifically, developers have leveraged Ecto to run large-scale, zero-downtime migrations, indicating how vital precise management and low-risk strategies are for such operations.
When it comes to testing, Elixer presents robust options. Techniques for testing external databases or simulating user authentication and authorization in multi-tenancy setups are just a few examples of how Ecto's flexibility aids developers. Adding to this, the practical deployment experiences shared for handling large data volumes with system resources such as SQLite and leveraging Elixir's efficiency, reinforce the language's standing in web and database-related tasks. Moreover, the ability to interleave Elixir's unique features like macros and telemetry for metaprogramming and observability respectively, only adds to its appeal among software developers.
Apart from the backend utility, Elixir, with libraries such as LiveView and Nerves, has also ventured into the realm of real-time applications and energy management platforms. The resilience and fault tolerance inherent in its design have been key in distributing workloads and managing infrastructure effectively. The educational progress in Elixir is noteworthy, with new resources and community insights constantly emerging to support both beginner and experienced developers alike. The discussions around Elixir at conferences and in articles provide a glimpse into the vibrant ecosystem that continues to evolve and broaden the applicability of this modern language across various domains.
Detect and Resolve N+1 Query Issues in Phoenix Applications with AppSignal
Sapan Diwakar discusses the impact of N+1 queries on Elixir and Phoenix applications and provides strategies for identifying and fixing them using AppSignal.
Optimizing Inserts in Ecto for Better Performance
Hugo discusses advanced techniques for optimizing inserts using Ecto, inspired by a useful article on batch updates. He shares insights from his experience at V7, covering methods to reduce database roundtrips and improve performance.
Integrating a Robust Search Engine with Ecto Using ParadeDB
The author discusses integrating a powerful search engine into Ecto using ParadeDB, detailing existing search options and the advantages of their approach.
Controlling Concurrency of HTTP Requests in Phoenix API
skwyckl presents a challenge faced when the Phoenix API is overwhelmed by simultaneous requests, leading to errors with Ecto and Postgrex.
Mastering Soft Deletions with Ecto
The episode covers the intricacies of implementing soft deletions with Ecto, including community news on Livebook, Zigler, and ElixirConf 2024.
Creating Dynamic Key/Value Inputs with Phoenix LiveView
How to use native Phoenix LiveView and Ecto features to enable forms with dynamic key/value input needs.
Implementing Soft Deletes in Ecto with PostgreSQL Rules and Views
José Valim discusses how to implement soft deletes in Elixir applications using Ecto and PostgreSQL.
Efficiently Update Multiple Records in Ecto Using PostgreSQL and Fragments
Fabian Becker explores a method to update multiple records with different values efficiently using Ecto.Repo.update_all and PostgreSQL's unnest function.
Using Ecto Fragments and SQL in Elixir
Remi discusses the advantages of using Ecto to write SQL queries in Elixir while maintaining an Elixir-like syntax.
Techniques to optimize batch operations in Ecto
Simon Prévost discusses how to transform multiple SQL queries into a single query using Ecto in Elixir.
Comprehensive Guide to Multitenancy in Elixir
Mateusz Osiński explores the concept of multitenancy in Elixir, detailing various approaches like schema prefixes, foreign keys, and using the Triplex library for efficient application management
Using Instructor Elixir Library to Handle Sum Types with Ecto
Samrat Man Singh explores using the Instructor Elixir library to retrieve structured output from LLMs and manage sum types in Ecto schemas.
Understanding Ecto Named Bindings in Elixir Queries
Bartosz Górka explains how to use Ecto named bindings to write more readable and maintainable queries.
Implementing Search Filters Dynamically with Ecto
Heiko Zeus demonstrates how to implement search filters in web admin interfaces using Elixir's Ecto library.
Building Dynamic Queries in Ecto
Bartosz Górka discusses the implementation and advantages of dynamic queries in Ecto, ensuring security and efficiency in database operations.
Creating Dynamic Conditionals in Ecto Queries
Dan Ivovich discusses how to build dynamic conditionals in Ecto queries to match queries against multiple fields using the dynamic clause in Ecto.Query.
Building Dynamic and Secure Query APIs with Elixir and Ecto
Insights on leveraging Ecto in Elixir to create dynamic SQL queries for a web application, inspired by MongoDB querying style.
Handling Custom Postgres Errors in Ecto Changesets
Jakub Lambrych provides a guide on capturing custom Postgres errors in Ecto changesets without exceptions.
Introducing EctoWatch for Efficient Database-Application Synchronization
Brian Underwood describes EctoWatch, a library that simplifies the process of broadcasting database changes to Elixir applications.
Implementing Prefixed base62 UUIDv7 Object IDs in Ecto
Dan Schultzer discusses how to implement prefixed base62 UUIDv7 Object IDs in Ecto for Elixir applications.
Integrating MongoDB with Elixir and Phoenix
definitive_solutions seeks advice on integrating MongoDB with an Elixir/Phoenix/Liveview app, as they are new to the Elixir stack.
How to Change Primary Keys in Ecto
Niall Burkley explains how to change the primary key of an existing database table in a Phoenix project using Ecto.
Enhancing Ecto Schemas with the :source Option
John Curran discusses how to make boolean Ecto schema fields more readable by using the :source option to map to database columns.
Finding Equivalent Commands to Rails Console in IEx
sajadabedi is looking for a cheatsheet or guide for performing common database operations in IEx, similar to what is commonly done in the Rails console.
Common Elixir Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Mateusz Tatarski explores common anti-patterns in Elixir projects, highlighting potential pitfalls and offering best practices to maintain code quality.
Enhancing Upserts with Ecto and PostgreSQL
A detailed guide on improving upserts in Ecto and PostgreSQL, including handling race conditions and emitting events during data synchronization.
Guide to Creating a Tabular Representation of Database Indexes with Elixir Mix Task
AbulAsar S. discusses creating a Mix task in Elixir to generate a table of database indexes. The article covers the requirements, adding the Mix task command, and the main logic.
Guide on Handling Ecto Associations and Embeds
José Valim provides a comprehensive guide on working with associations and embeds in Ecto. The article covers reading, inserting, updating, and deleting associations, and includes a complex example for building nested forms in Phoenix.
Testing and Refactoring Development Seeds in Phoenix and Ecto
Refactoring and testing development seed data in Phoenix and Ecto applications.
Creating Dynamic Forms in Phoenix
José Valim explains how to build dynamic forms in Phoenix using schema information to generate input fields with validations and error messages.
Overview of Breaking Changes in Ecto 3.0
José Valim provides a detailed overview of the breaking changes in the upcoming Ecto 3.0 release, including the split of the Ecto repository, updates to datetime types, and new JSON handling practices.
Overview of Ecto 3.0 Enhancements
José Valim: A detailed blog post about the improvements in Ecto 3.0, covering performance, memory usage, statement caching, upserts, and migrations.
Ecto 3.0 Query Enhancements Overview
José Valim provides insights into the query improvements in Ecto 3.0, discussing new features like UNION, EXCEPT, INTERSECT, WINDOW and OVER support, as well as other minor enhancements.
Guide to Updating Hex.pm for Ecto 3.0
Wojtek Mach provides a detailed guide on updating Hex.pm to be compatible with Ecto 3.0.
Introduction to MySQL Adapter Development for Ecto with Elixir
Wojtek Mach discusses the initial steps in building a new MySQL adapter for Ecto in Elixir, focusing on performing a handshake with the MySQL server and authenticating a user.
MySQL Adapter for Ecto: Encoding and Decoding
Wojtek Mach discusses the encoding and decoding of data types for a new MySQL adapter in Ecto, focusing on bit flags and packet handling.
DBConnection Integration in MySQL Adapter for Ecto
Wojtek Mach provides a comprehensive guide on integrating DBConnection with a MySQL adapter for Ecto.
Integration of MyXQL with Ecto for MySQL Support
Wojtek Mach explores the integration of a MySQL adapter with Ecto, discussing essential steps and challenges involved.
Building a Custom Analytics System with Ecto and Elixir
José Valim outlines the development of a custom analytics system for the Dashbit website using Ecto upserts, Elixir processes, and registries.
Managing Automatic and Manual Ecto Migrations
Wojtek Mach discusses the built-in support for database migrations in Ecto and addresses challenges when deploying schema and data migrations. The author presents solutions such as automatic and manual migrations and the use of multiple migration directories for better management.
Overview of Upcoming Features in Ecto 3.5
Discussion with Mike Binns on the new features in Ecto 3.5 including Ecto.Enum, ParameterizedType, and 'redact' option.
Introduction to BeamAsm JIT Compiler for Erlang OTP and Elixir
Mark Ericksen, David Bernheisel, and Cade Ward host Lukas Larsson and John Högberg to discuss the BeamAsm project and its implications for the Erlang OTP and Elixir ecosystems.
Insightful Discussion on Ecto and jason Libraries with Michał Muskała
Michał Muskała joins the podcast to discuss his work on the Ecto and jason libraries, sharing insights into their development and his experiences with open source.
Interview with Eric Oestrich about ExVenture and Elixir Internals
Eric Oestrich discusses ExVenture, an Elixir MUD framework, and delves into Elixir internals.
Exploring Ecto Associations and More
Mark Ericksen: In this episode, the discussion revolves around Ecto's 'association defaults' feature, learning about its application, use cases, and advantages for multi-tenancy ID issues. The episode also explores Slab, Single Table Inheritance designs, and the practice of wrapping the Repo module.
Understanding Impacts of Expiring Root Certificates on Elixir and Erlang Projects
In Episode 64, Bram Verburg discusses the implications of an expiring root certificate on Elixir and Erlang projects, providing insights on how to manage and update affected systems.
Podcast episode discussing safe practices for Ecto migrations
David Bernheisel discusses his Safe Ecto Migrations guide, covering important strategies for handling database migrations in production environments.
Exploring the Waffle Library with Boris Kuznetsov
Boris Kuznetsov discusses the Waffle library and its functionalities for attaching and processing media files in Ecto records.
Leveraging Ecto custom types for richer domain structures
Primitive obsession makes our codebases harder to maintain. Thankfully, Ecto custom types can help transform primitives into domain structures more quickly. Explore how to define and use Ecto custom types to manage data efficiently in Elixir applications.
Short Elixir and Phoenix Tips and Tutorials Collection
German Velasco introduces a new website, Elixir Streams, offering consolidated short video tips and tutorials for Elixir and Phoenix.
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