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OTP
The Erlang Open Telecom Platform (OTP) is a comprehensive suite of middleware, libraries, and tools designed to support the development and deployment of robust, scalable, and efficient applications. Encompassing the runtime system and ready-to-use components, it serves as the backbone for the Erlang ecosystem and by extension, Elixir, enabling developers to leverage its proven architecture for building fault-tolerant systems. Mastery of OTP allows Elixir developers to craft advanced applications like LiveView web interfaces, performant networking services, and even complex orchestrators that manage communication between nodes in a distributed system.
From live desktop applications like Livebook Desktop to musical control systems utilizing MIDI devices, OTP's concurrency tools and fault-tolerance patterns are essential. Developers emphasize OTP's importance in various domains, including IoT with AWS Greengrass integration, real-time games with ECSx, and remote firmware updates for secure device management. Its flexibility is also showcased in genetic algorithm implementations, solo SaaS ventures, and full-text search engine development using Phoenix and Elixir.
Maintaining code security, efficient dependency management, and learning advanced debugging and tracing are fundamental for Elixir developers aspiring to reach higher levels of proficiency. While OTP provides a robust set of features for building resilient systems, the 'let it crash' philosophy also extends to error handling, pushing developers to adopt patterns that embrace and recover from failures seamlessly. With a holistic understanding of OTP, Elixir programmers can effectively manage workflows, enhance observability, maintain persistent connections to external services, and even delve into fields like machine learning, all the while enjoying an engaging development experience.
Discussion on the Latest OTP Update and the Deprecation of 'unless' in Elixir
This episode covers updates regarding OTP 27.1 and Elixir's deprecation of the 'unless' keyword in upcoming versions.
Exploring OTP State Machines vs GenServer by Ben Murphy
Ben Murphy explores how OTP's state machine can simplify and outperform GenServer when managing complex systems.
Developing a Multiplayer Tetris Game Using Elixir, OTP, and Phoenix
Merlin Webster discusses the process of developing a multiplayer Tetris game using Elixir, OTP, and Phoenix LiveView at Code BEAM Europe 2023.
Understanding TLS Implementation and Challenges in Erlang/OTP
Ignela Andin discusses the implementation of TLS in the Erlang/OTP team, focusing on the authenticity aspect and the various challenges and tradeoffs faced.
An Intro to Gleam: A Type-Safe Language for the BEAM Ecosystem
Christopher K. explores the Gleam programming language, its features, and benefits for developers, particularly those who favor static typing over dynamic typing.
Live Podcast Session at GigCityElixir Chatting About Tech and Community Issues
Bruce and Lars hosted a live podcast session at GigCityElixir in Chattanooga, featuring a diverse group of speakers discussing various topics related to Elixir, tech community dynamics, and personal experiences in the industry. Some explicit language is included.
Addressing Technical Debt in Messaging Systems with Extensible State Machines
Nelson Vides & Paweł Chrząszcz discuss the reimplementation of technical debt in the messaging system 'Mongos' through the use of state machines and OTP’s gen_statem behavior.
The Role of Functional Programming in Erlang and Elixir for Robust and Maintainable Systems
José Valim discusses how functional programming is a means to build distributed, fault-tolerant applications using Erlang and Elixir.
Discussion on OTP 27 and the Blend library for Elixir maintainers
Mark Ericksen and David Bernheisel from the Thinking Elixir podcast sit down with Marcelo Dominguez to discuss the new Blend library. They explain its purpose in helping Elixir library developers manage dependencies across multiple versions, inspired by the Ruby gem 'appraisal'.
Recap of Elixir Usage in Production
Dan Ivovich discusses the learnings from using Elixir in production, highlighting benefits and challenges.
Adopting Elixir at Discord and Community.com
Matt Nowack and Jake Heinz discuss the adoption and use of Elixir at Discord, featuring insights on programming journeys, challenges, and the advantages of Elixir for real-time chat infrastructure. The episode also includes a mini-interview with Arthi Radhakrishnan from Community.com, highlighting the use of Elixir at her company.
Exploring Elixir Concurrency for Project Needs
HarrisInDenver is seeking advice on how Elixir's concurrency model might fit the needs of their project, which currently uses NodeJS and faces scaling and reliability issues.
Discussion on Elixir's Impact on Developer Productivity
In today's show Alex kicks it off with the question 'What parts of Elixir really give you productivity?'
Overview of Elixir Community News and Updates
Hosts discuss Chris McCord's keynote on LiveView 1.0, EEF election results, updates in the LiveView Native space, ex_cldr, OTP patch, and more.
Elixir's Machine Learning Capabilities for Production Environments
Christopher Grainger provides insights into the production-readiness of machine learning in the Elixir ecosystem, emphasizing deep integration with BEAM and OTP.
Discussion on Erlang, OTP, and the Erlang Workshop with Kiko Fernández-Reyes
Adolfo Neto talks with Kiko Fernández-Reyes about Erlang, OTP, and the Erlang Ecosystem. Kiko, an academic turned industry professional, is a core member of the Erlang/OTP team at Ericsson and discusses his role, the Erlang Workshop, and engagement with the broader Erlang community.
Understanding Elixir's Beautiful Abstractions and Frameworks
Bruce Tate delivers a keynote discussing how Elixir's frameworks and tools like Nerves, LiveView, NX, and LiveBook provide a natural and coherent development experience. He explores OTP behaviors, the use of macros in Phoenix and LiveView, and the overall elegance of Elixir's tooling in managing complexity and concurrency.
Using Elixir Only as a Conventional Programming Language
The author shares their experience of working with Elixir in a company that doesn't utilize OTP or distributed Erlang features. Despite the language's advanced functionalities, the company relies on basic syntax and standard programming practices.
Elixir Community News Digest and Discussions
This episode covers the latest news in the Elixir community, including the release of OTP 27.0-rc2 with the new json module, updates to Phoenix Live reload, and Oban Pro 1.4.0, as well as a discussion on the Redis licensing changes.
Microservice Architecture and Event Bus Integration in Elixir at ElixirConf EU
Roland Tritsch, a Software Craftsman and Engineering Manager, discussed the microservices architecture and event-bus based state-propagation used in building a scalable SaaS platform at Community over the past 3 years. The talk covered architectural decisions, lessons learned regarding the event-driven design, and the use of Elixir/OTP to help achieve a high uptime.
Designing an AI Software Engineer Using Elixir's OTP
pkrawat1 presents a conceptual architecture for developing an AI software engineer utilizing the features of Elixir's OTP (Open Telecom Platform).
Seeking Project Ideas for OTP Practice
lukivan8 is looking for project suggestions to practice the basics of OTP (Open Telecom Platform), with a focus on understanding concepts such as supervision trees and GenServers.
Advancement Strategies for an Elixir Developer
An individual expressing a desire to advance their career as an Elixir developer seeks advice on how to 'level up' their skills, considering the creation of OTP clusters, LiveView web applications, learning Erlang, and understanding AWS.
Deep Dive into Erlang OTP with Ericsson Developers
In this episode of Beam Radio, the hosts engage with Ingela Anderton Andin and Kiko Fernandez-Reyes from the Erlang OTP team at Ericsson. They discuss the inner workings of the runtime, language, and standard libraries central to the Erlang ecosystem.
Test Driven Development (TDD) with Erlang
Brujo Benavides provides an in-depth look into using Test Driven Development (TDD) for writing code in Erlang. He emphasizes that TDD is not only about writing tests, but about letting tests guide the development process. The talk covers the application of TDD from the basics to more complex systems, including building GenServers and applications while maintaining test coverage.
Elixir in Production: How Felt.com and SleepEasy.app Utilize Elixir Systems
Mark Ericksen, David Bernheisel, and Cade Ward discuss the use of Elixir in supporting applications at Felt.com and SleepEasy.app, including industry insights with guest Tyler Young.
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.
Understanding the High-Level Overview of OTP in Erlang
This article offers a comprehensive overview of the high-level aspects of the Erlang/OTP architecture and how it enables the development of stable and scalable systems.
Recap of Elixir Meetup featuring Alvaro Callero
MisterMiqs presents a recap of the 25th Elixir Meetup, featuring expert Alvaro Callero's insights on developing applications with OTP. The event, which coincided with Valentine's Day, is now available for viewing on YouTube.
Using Livebook for Remote Debugging Elixir Applications
Luca Dei Zotti discusses using Livebook for remote debugging in Elixir applications, specifically how to debug a remote Elixir instance using Livebook and the BEAM’s features.
Advantages of Using Elixir for Solo SaaS Development in 2024
Tyler Young discusses the benefits of using Elixir for building a solo SaaS venture.
Exploring the Full Potential of the BEAM Runtime
In a discussion at Code BEAM Europe 2023, Lars Wikman interviews both Saša Jurić, author and advocate for the Elixir programming language, and José Valim, the creator of Elixir, to discuss the untapped potential of the BEAM virtual machine. They explore what the community could be doing beyond the current applications and utilize the BEAM more fully.
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.
Elixir's Impact on Costs and Developer Experience
In episode 186, the benefits of migrating to Elixir, including cost efficiency and enhanced developer experience, are discussed. It also covers community news like package maintenance tips and upcoming NervesConf US.
Retrieving the Parent of an Elixir Process in OTP 25.0
JB Steadman discusses the new feature in OTP 25.0 that allows retrieval of a child process's parent in Elixir.
Using Mermaid to Illustrate Elixir OTP Supervision Approaches
Dorian Karter explores using Mermaid, a JavaScript tool for diagramming, to visualize different OTP Supervisor strategies in Elixir, inspired by the book 'Concurrent Data Processing in Elixir' by Svilen Gospodinov.
Improving Elixir Development with the Ash Framework
Zach Daniel, along with hosts Adi Iyengar and Allen Wyma, discuss the capabilities and advantages of using the Ash Framework for Elixir programming.
Performance Comparison of Tail-Recursive and Body-Recursive Functions in Different Elixir Versions
PragTob explored the performance differences between tail-recursive and body-recursive functions across various versions of Elixir and BEAM, particularly noting the impact of the JIT (just-in-time) compiler.
Building an Elixir Orchestrator for Agent Task Distribution
27Sheol is seeking advice on constructing an Elixir-based orchestrator that assigns tasks to multiple agent clients, but encounters network partition errors with frequent connect/disconnect events.
Difficulties in Compiling Elixir NIFs on Windows using mingw
The author, hezwat, shares their experience of failing to compile a Native Implemented Function (NIF) using mingw on Windows, highlighting the challenges faced even with tools designed for ease of use like msys2.
Securing IoT Devices with Nerves and AWS Greengrass
Alfonso Gonzalez presents a method to integrate AWS Greengrass into Nerves firmware for secure remote firmware updates in IoT systems.
Looking for Advanced Elixir Learning Resources
thebrilliot is in search of educational resources to gain a deeper understanding of Elixir's VM, standard tools like Registry, and the BEAM environment.
Exploring Adobe's Elixir Styler for Code Formatting
In episode 176 of ElixirCasts, we explore Adobe's Elixir Styler, a formatter plugin for Elixir that can identify and fix code issues automatically.
Overview of ELXPRO and Elixir Opportunities with Gustavo Oliveira
Adolfo Neto discusses Gustavo Oliveira's Elixir journey and the ELXPRO course on his podcast. Gustavo emphasizes the market demand for Elixir developers and how the language enables simpler and faster solutions to complex problems. He demystifies the journey to becoming a senior Elixir developer, emphasizing the continuous learning aspect of a developer's career. ELXPRO aims to help developers master Elixir from scratch with real-world projects, best practices, and community support.
Introduction to Supavisor 1.0 for Postgres Connection Pooling
Stanislav Muzhyk introduces Supavisor 1.0, a tool designed for effective connection pooling with Postgres databases, now production-ready.
Managing State Across LiveViews in Elixir Application
NerdyByDesign is seeking advice on best practices for managing communication and state between LiveViews in an Elixir Phoenix application.
Erlang's Role in Learning and Using Elixir for Programming
Author hezwat inquires about the necessity of learning Erlang for Elixir programmers and seeks guidance on the learning path to use Elixir professionally.
Discussion on 'Machine Learning in Elixir' Book
Sean Moriarity announces the release of a new book, 'Machine Learning in Elixir,' which aims to educate readers on leveraging Elixir and the Nx library for practical machine learning tasks, including computer vision and natural language processing.
Summary of Thinking Elixir Podcast News Episode
Mark Ericksen, David Bernheisel, and Cade Ward discuss recent updates in the Elixir community, including new Elixir features, community news, and development tools.
Discussing Elixir Code Security with Filipe Cabaco
Filipe Cabaco joins hosts Allen Wyma and Sascha Wolf on the Elixir Mix podcast to talk about prioritizing code security within the Elixir language ecosystem. He shares insights into his article on the topic and discusses tools that can safeguard Elixir code bases.
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