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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.
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.
Insightful Discussion on Testing in Elixir
Authors Jeffrey Matthias and Andrea Leopardi explore the intricacies of testing in Elixir, including methods, challenges, and best practices highlighted in their book Testing Elixir.
Anonymizing User Data with the `ecto_anon` Library
Clément Quaresma discusses the `ecto_anon` library for anonymizing user data to honor GDPR and the right to be forgotten.
Discussion on Ash Framework and its Benefits
In this episode, the creator of the Ash Framework, Zach Daniel, discusses how the framework models resources above Ecto to make it more expressive while supporting LiveView, REST, and GraphQL interfaces.
Exploring the Nebulex Caching Library
Mark Ericksen and David Bernheisel discuss the Nebulex caching library with its creator Carlos Bolaños. Nebulex offers unique approaches to caching, such as a decorator pattern and multiple adapter support.
Discussing Ecto in Livebook with Lively Project from Spawnfest
Hosts Mark Ericksen, David Bernheisel, and Cade Ward talk to Filipe Cabaço and Joel Carlbark about 'Lively,' their entry in Spawnfest, which integrates Ecto with Livebook.
Discussion on Bonfire Networks and the Fediverse
Episode 136 of the Thinking Elixir Podcast explores federated networks with guest Mayel de Boniol, creator of Bonfire Networks, and covers Elixir Community News.
Exploring LiveBook and Various Elixir Projects in Episode 29
Beam Radio presented Episode 29 with discussions about LiveBook and other interesting Elixir projects. The episode also promoted the launch of new books and the release of various libraries.
Guide On Using Ecto.Enum and Ecto.Type in Elixir
An in-depth look at utilizing Ecto.Enum and Ecto.Type in Elixir applications to manage data effectively.
Introducing Polo: An Open-Source Elixir & Phoenix LiveView Powered REST Client for Browsers
Marcelo discusses the features and development of Polo, an open-source REST client that runs in browsers, powered by Elixir and Phoenix LiveView.
Understanding Ecto Queries with Mark Ericksen and David Bernheisel
In this episode, Mark Ericksen and David Bernheisel from the Thinking Elixir Podcast delve into the nuances of Ecto Queries.
Discussion on Oban with Bowery Farming's Engineers
Ashley Smith and Kenneth Moy from Bowery Farming discuss their experiences with Oban, a job processing library in Elixir, and its applications in their work.
Updates and Announcements from the Elixir Community
Mark Ericksen, Cade Ward, and David Bernheisel discuss updates in the Elixir community, including Livebook's launch week, Ecto 3.10.0 improvements, a new JSONSchema compiler Exonerate, and other notable projects.
Solving Issues with Fetching User Organizations in Phoenix Framework Using Ecto
Zizizizz is seeking help with Ecto queries, specifically for fetching a user's associated organizations in Phoenix Framework using phx.gen.auth. They provide detailed schema definitions and analysis of queries used, along with encountered errors.
Announcing Supabase Potion: A Complete Elixir Client for Supabase Services
zoedsoupe introduces Supabase Potion, a comprehensive Elixir client library for integrating Supabase services including Auth, Storage, and PostgREST into Elixir applications.
Exploring Data Filtering Options in Elixir Phoenix
tkitg: A RoR developer transitioning to Elixir Phoenix is seeking advice on Ecto data filtering options, mentioning a few potential packages like `rummage_ecto`, `turbo_ecto`, and `flop`.
Implementing Least Privilege in Elixir with Ecto
Onorio Catenacci discusses the principle of Least Privilege, and how to implement it in an Elixir application using the Ecto library.
Exploring Ash as a Low-Code Solution in Elixir
In lukasender's discussion, Ash is posited as a potential dark horse in the world of low-code development tools by effectively utilizing Elixir's macro system and building upon foundations like Ecto and Absinthe.
Exploring Ash Framework: A Low-Code Solution Powered by Elixir
Lukas Ender explores Ash, a powerful framework for Elixir that aims to reduce boilerplate code and speed up development, focusing on its use as a low-code tool that leverages Elixir's macro system.
Resolving LSP Diagnostic on Elixir Ecto.Schema Changeset Function
TheWholeThing discusses an issue with Language Server Protocol (LSP) diagnostics in Elixir when working with Ecto.Schema.
Troubleshooting Ecto Associations and Insert Query
George Summers is experiencing an issue with settings up Ecto associations in an Elixir project involving a SQLite database. They are trying to figure out why an unexpected error occurs when inserting new entries into a many-to-many relation.
Creating a Custom Query Language in Elixir with NimbleParsec and Ecto
R. Binetti's talk focuses on building a domain-specific query language (DSL) using Elixir, NimbleParsec, and Ecto to perform complex filtering on API resources.
Managing Dynamic Forms with Elixir and Phoenix LiveView
Benjamin Rosas explains how to handle dynamic lists of embedded item inputs in web forms using Phoenix LiveView features without JavaScript.
Ecto put_assoc() Unexpected Behavior with many_to_many Relationships
In the post by blah1998z, the author describes an issue with the `put_assoc()` function in Ecto, particularly with many_to_many relationships, where it is unexpectedly deleting associated records on update even when the records are already linked.
Setting Up PGroonga for Full-Text Search in Elixir Projects
This blog post outlines the process of installing PGroonga, enabling the full-text search extension in PostgreSQL, and demonstrates its integration into an Elixir project.
Building Multitenant Applications with Phoenix and Ecto
Eli Kroumova's talk at ElixirConf EU 2023 focused on creating multitenant web applications using Phoenix and Ecto, where a single application instance serves multiple clients with isolated data in a shared database architecture.
Understanding Ecto in Elixir for Effective Data Access
Brad Urani, a Principal Software Engineer at Procore Technologies, explores Ecto, a domain-specific language for Elixir used to interact with databases functionally and relationally.
Ecto Migrations and Associations in Elixir Projects
This piece covers the essentials of working with Ecto migrations and handling data associations in Elixir, guiding through creating migrations, adding indexes, dealing with associations, and generating schemas for an Elixir project.
Exploring Machine Learning in Elixir through Clustering and Structured Prompting with Bumblebee
Sean Moriarity discusses the potential of Machine Learning with Elixir, emphasizing the new applications enabled by structured prompting and clustering.
Implementing OpenTelemetry in Elixir Applications
The author discusses their experience incorporating OpenTelemetry into a LiveView Elixir application designed to parse FIT files for personal analytics relating to file processing times and failure rates.
Best Practices for Handling Ecto Migrations in Production
David Bernheisel provides an in-depth look at the challenges and strategies for handling database migrations in Elixir's Ecto while in a production environment.
Implementing an EAV Schema with Ecto in Elixir
NerdyByDesign discusses challenges faced while trying to implement an Entity-Attribute-Value (EAV) schema in an Elixir project using Ecto.
Geocoding Techniques in Elixir and Phoenix LiveView
Joshua Plicque shares insights on building and deploying geocoding features in an Elixir application, tackling challenges, and providing a structured engineering approach to software development.
Integration of AI and Home Automation with Elixir
Sean Moriarity explores integrating a home automation system with AI using Elixir as the software framework.
Overcoming Global State in Tests with Localized State for Async Elixir ExUnit Tests
JB Steadman discusses strategies to avoid using `async: false` in ExUnit tests by localizing global state, allowing tests to run asynchronously and independently.
How to Deploy a Phoenix App with Clustering on Nomad
Theron describes the process of running a Phoenix application on Nomad with a focus on setting up rolling deployments and ensuring redundancy.
Dynamic Ecto Query Building Using Composite Library
Artur Plysiuk explores a different approach to writing dynamic queries in Ecto using the Composite library, suggesting improved code organization and query composition.
Elixir Ecto Best Practices for Data Insertion
ForgettablePersona seeks advice on optimizing Ecto usage for data insertion in their project involving OpenSky Network data. Specifically, they want to replace transactional insertions with `insert_all` to handle a map of state vector data more efficiently and reduce duplication in their schema module.
Understanding Elixir Macros for Metaprogramming
George Arrowsmith's article discusses the concept of macros in Elixir, which are a critical part of metaprogramming in the language.
Using Sum Types in Elixir with `instructor_ex`
Samrat Man Singh discusses implementing sum types within the context of Elixir using the `instructor_ex` library, which allows for creating standardized responses from language models.
Implementing User Match Listings with Elixir LiveView
Lubien explains how to display a list of user matches on the frontend using Elixir's LiveView while exploring Ecto queries and stream handling.
Understanding TypeSpec Annotations for Ecto Query Functions
Author skwyckl is seeking advice on how to properly use TypeSpec to annotate functions that take and return Ecto queries in Elixir.
Understanding Instructor: Elixir's Gateway to AI Integration
Thomas Millar introduces Instructor, an open-source project to bridge Elixir with AI, focusing on machine learning applications and their integration into Elixir projects. The project addresses challenges developers face when integrating AI, such as backward incompatibility and the difficulty of parsing unstructured data. Instructor leverages Ecto schemas for structuring data expected from AI models, streamlining the process and making AI more accessible to standard software systems.
Build Real-Time Web Apps with Phoenix LiveView
This tutorial teaches how to use Phoenix LiveView in Elixir to build a real-time web application, specifically a Wordle-clone game. The course is designed for Elixir developers of all levels and provides hands-on learning through project-based instructions.
Integration of GraphQL in a Phoenix Application
Distinct_Expert_ seeks advice on integrating GraphQL into a new Phoenix application, aiming to build a social media feed with the robustness of Elixir.
Development of the Livebook Desktop Application
Wojtek Mach discusses the process of building Livebook Desktop, the challenges encountered, and the underlying open-source technology used to distribute Elixir applications on desktop platforms.
Implementing CSV Export in Elixir with NimbleCSV
Dan Schultzer discusses the challenges and solutions of exporting large CSV files using the NimbleCSV library in Elixir.
In-Depth Examination of the Phoenix Framework in Elixir
Lars Wikman delves into the intricacies of Phoenix, the de facto web framework for the Elixir programming language.
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