Elixir Mentor

In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, we welcome back Peter Ullrich and Alex Koutmos to discuss their new venture, EZSuite. With over 20 years of combined software engineering experience, they're tackling the challenge of automating away essential but time-consuming aspects of Elixir development. We explore their first product, Phx2Ban, a sophisticated Fail2Ban alternative for Phoenix applications that helps developers implement robust bot protection with minimal setup. Peter, known for his contributions to the Elixir community through his blog and conference talks, and Alex, creator of numerous Elixir libraries and host of the BeamRadio podcast, share their vision for making Elixir development more efficient. The conversation covers technical decisions behind EZSuite's products, the challenges of transitioning from open-source to commercial development, and their commitment to maintaining high-quality developer tools. Whether you're running production Phoenix applications or interested in Elixir's ecosystem growth, this episode offers valuable insights into practical solutions for common development challenges. #ElixirLang #Phoenix #WebSecurity #DevTools #EZSuite

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I'm joined by Paulo Valente, an R&D Software Engineer and maintainer of Nx, the Numerical Elixir ecosystem. Paulo shares his deep expertise in numerical computing and machine learning within the Elixir ecosystem, discussing both advanced concepts like sharding strategies and fundamentals for newcomers to the field. We explore the technical challenges and opportunities in growing Nx adoption, examining how this powerful library brings tensor computation and machine learning capabilities to Elixir applications. Paulo offers insights into the future directions of numerical computing in Elixir, balancing performance optimization with developer experience. The conversation spans from practical implementation details to broader discussions about fostering a thriving machine learning community within Elixir. Whether you're new to numerical computing or an experienced ML practitioner, this episode provides valuable perspectives on building and scaling numerical applications with Elixir. #ElixirLang #MachineLearning #Nx #NumericalComputing #TensorComputation

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I'm joined by Owen Bickford, a Software Engineer at SmartLogic and co-host of the Elixir Wizards podcast. Owen shares his journey developing webauthn_components, an innovative library that brings passwordless authentication to Phoenix applications using WebAuthn standards. We dive deep into the technical challenges of implementing secure, passwordless login flows, and how Phoenix LiveView makes it possible to create seamless user experiences.

Owen explains the benefits of WebAuthn over traditional authentication methods, common implementation pitfalls, and best practices for deploying passwordless auth in production. Our conversation also explores his experiences in the broader Elixir community, insights gained from co-hosting Elixir Wizards, and his perspective on the evolution of authentication in web applications. This episode offers practical knowledge for developers interested in modern authentication solutions and the growing ecosystem of security-focused libraries in Elixir.

#ElixirLang #WebAuthn #PhoenixLiveView #Authentication #SecurityEngineering

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I'm joined by Miguel Camba, a Senior Engineer at DockYard and key contributor to Beacon CMS. Miguel dives deep into the development of Beacon's visual editor, a powerful feature that bridges the gap between developers and content creators. We explore how the team leveraged Phoenix LiveView and JavaScript to build an intuitive, real-time editing experience while maintaining Beacon's commitment to performance. Miguel shares fascinating technical insights about implementing drag-and-drop functionality, handling real-time previews, and managing state across complex visual editing operations. Our conversation covers the challenges of building a modern page builder in Elixir, the architectural decisions that shaped the editor's design, and how it fits into Beacon's vision of making content management more accessible. This episode provides valuable perspectives for developers interested in building sophisticated browser-based tools with Phoenix LiveView and the future of visual editing in the Elixir ecosystem.

#ElixirLang #BeaconCMS #PhoenixLiveView #DockYard #webdevelopment

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I'm joined by Leandro Pereira, one of the key developers behind Beacon CMS. Leandro discusses Beacon, a cutting-edge content management system built with Phoenix LiveView that aims to deliver high performance without compromising productivity. We explore how Beacon leverages Phoenix to boost rendering speeds and enhance SEO performance, even for content-heavy pages. Leandro shares insights into Beacon's core components, including its LiveView UI for resource management and the upcoming drag-and-drop page builder for non-technical users. Our conversation covers Beacon's innovative approach to web development, its open-source nature, and the project's journey towards a stable release. This episode offers valuable perspectives for Elixir developers interested in modern CMS solutions and the future of web development in the Elixir ecosystem.

#ElixirLang #BeaconCMS #PhoenixLiveView #webdevelopment

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I welcome Steve Bussey, author of "Real-Time Phoenix" and "From Ruby to Elixir." We'll discuss Steve's journey transitioning from Ruby to Elixir, discussing key differences between the languages and Elixir's unique strengths in building scalable, real-time applications.

Steve shares insights from his experience as a software engineer and entrepreneur, including lessons learned while building SUPERED. Whether you're a Ruby developer considering Elixir or an Elixir enthusiast seeking advanced techniques, this episode offers valuable advice for your programming journey. #ElixirLang #RubyToElixir #WebDevelopment

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, the go-to source for All Things Elixir, Parker and Shannon Selbert, the creators of Oban, join me to discuss their groundbreaking work.

We explore the journey of developing Oban, a powerful job processing system that has become essential for thousands of Elixir applications. The Selberts share their vision behind Oban's creation, emphasizing its core principles of reliability, consistency, and observability in background job processing.

Our conversation covers how Oban achieves impressive performance and touches on its evolution from open-source beginnings to the advanced capabilities of Oban Pro and Oban Web. This episode offers valuable perspectives for Elixir developers looking to optimize their application's performance and reliability, providing a glimpse into the future of background job processing in the Elixir ecosystem.

#ElixirLang #Oban #BackgroundJobs #ElixirDevelopment

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome Greg Medland, a seasoned Elixir developer recruiter with over 4 years of experience placing talent across the US and Canada. We'll dive into the current Elixir job market, exploring trends, opportunities, and challenges facing both employers and job seekers in this growing field. Greg will share invaluable insights on what companies are looking for in Elixir developers and how candidates can position themselves for success. The discussion will cover the evolution of Elixir jobs, key skills that make candidates stand out, and future projections for the market. Whether you're an Elixir developer looking to advance your career or a company seeking to build a strong Elixir team, this episode offers essential knowledge from an industry insider. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the Elixir job market from a recruiter at the forefront of the field. Greg's unique perspective as part of SR2 Recruitment, a B Corp Certified company, also sheds light on ethical hiring practices in tech.

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome back Peter Ullrich, a returning guest and passionate Elixir advocate. We'll dive into Peter's latest project, runelixir.com, a free resource designed to help newcomers get started with Elixir. Peter will share insights on best practices for learning Elixir, common pitfalls to avoid, and why he believes Elixir is an excellent choice for developers. We'll explore the features of runelixir.com and how it aims to simplify the learning process for beginners. Additionally, we'll touch on indiecourses.com, another platform Peter built for hosting video courses. This episode is perfect for those curious about Elixir, developers looking to expand their skill set, and anyone interested in the future of functional programming and online learning. #ElixirLang #LearnElixir #FunctionalProgramming #OnlineLearning

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome Daniil Popov, creator of an innovative embedded analytics tool for Phoenix projects.

We'll explore Daniil's journey developing this tool, which seamlessly integrates analytics capabilities into Phoenix applications. Daniil will share his experiences, challenges, and the advantages of using Elixir and Phoenix for this project.

We'll discuss how his tool enhances the Elixir development experience and its potential impact on analytics in Elixir applications. This episode offers valuable insights for Phoenix developers, Elixir enthusiasts, and tech leaders interested in advanced analytics solutions within the Elixir ecosystem.

#ElixirLang #PhoenixFramework #EmbeddedAnalytics #WebDevelopment

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome Levi Robertson, CEO and founder of double-zero (00). Levi's company offers a unique, self-hosted email monitoring service that integrates with Amazon SES, allowing users to take full control of their email platform.

We'll explore Levi's journey as he built double-zero using Elixir, a language he was new to when he started this venture. Levi will share his experiences navigating the learning curve of a new programming language while developing a complex platform. We'll discuss the challenges he faced, his strategies to overcome them, and the unexpected benefits he discovered.

Our conversation will cover why Levi chose Elixir, how it proved to be the right choice, and how Elixir's strengths benefit an email monitoring service. Whether you're an experienced Elixir developer, a newcomer to the language, or an entrepreneur considering Elixir for your next project, this episode offers valuable insights into building a business with Elixir.

#ElixirLang #EmailMonitoring #SelfHosted #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome Filipe Cabaco, a talented Elixir developer at Supabase, an open-source real-time database platform. Filipe has been key in enhancing Supabase's real-time capabilities, particularly Broadcast and Presence Authorization.

We'll explore Supabase's Elixir-powered real-time engine, discussing how Filipe leveraged Elixir's strengths to build scalable solutions for data synchronization and user presence management. We'll examine the challenges of implementing these features in a distributed system, the role of Elixir's concurrency model and OTP, and how Supabase's offerings fit into the landscape of real-time databases.

Whether you're an Elixir enthusiast, a developer considering Supabase, or curious about Elixir in production, this episode offers valuable insights into Elixir and modern database technologies. Join us for an informative conversation on the exciting developments in Elixir and real-time data management.

#ElixirLang #Supabase #RealTimeData #OpenSource #DatabaseTech

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm thrilled to welcome back Michael Lubas, CEO of Paraxial.io. This special episode explores the powerful combination of Paraxial.io's security solutions and Elixir-focused hosting platforms like Gigalixir.

We'll dive into how these services complement each other to provide a robust, secure environment for deploying Elixir applications. Michael will share insights from his recent blog post about integrating Paraxial.io with Elixir deployments, covering topics such as preventing SQL injection, remote code execution, and cross-site scripting. The discussion will also touch on how platforms like Gigalixir optimize Elixir app hosting and scaling.

Whether you're a seasoned Elixir developer or just starting out, this episode offers valuable knowledge on securing and deploying your Elixir projects effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry leader about elevating your Elixir deployment strategy.

#ElixirLang #Paraxial #AppSecurity #CloudHosting

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, the go-to source for All Things Elixir, Brian Cardarella, CEO of DockYard, joins to discuss LiveView Native. This conversation explores how LiveView Native enables developers to build native and web applications seamlessly with Phoenix, allowing teams to do more with less.

Brian shares insights on how a single team can now manage front-end development for both web and native applications using a single codebase, leveraging Phoenix's server-side rendering. This episode offers valuable perspectives for Elixir developers on the future of cross-platform development, discussing how to build complex, client-side applications that are faster and lighter than those built with heavy JavaScript frameworks.

Listeners will learn about delivering better user experiences across all platforms and optimizing productivity with a unified approach.

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, join me and Daniel Bergholz as we explore his fascinating journey from JavaScript to Elixir. We'll dive into comparisons between these two languages, uncover the unique aspects of Elixir that captured Daniel's interest, and discuss the challenges and rewards of transitioning between programming paradigms.

Daniel will also share insights about TechSchool, his platform for sharing free learning resources, and offer valuable advice for small content creators in the tech space. Whether you're a seasoned Elixir developer or just starting your coding journey, this conversation promises to be full of practical tips and inspiring stories!

#ElixirLang #JavaScript #ProgrammingJourney #TechEducation #FreeLearningResources

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, join me and Adolfo Neto as we explore the importance of knowledge exchange in the software engineering community. We'll discuss how podcasts, conferences, and other mediums help share valuable insights and foster collaboration.

Adolfo will share his experiences as a researcher and educator, highlighting the role of education in building strong tech communities. Whether you're a software developer or an educator, this episode offers practical advice on fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

#SoftwareEngineering #KnowledgeSharing #TechCommunity #ElixirLang #EducationInTech

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, join me as I chat with Carlo Gilmar, a software engineer at Erlang Solutions and founder of Visual Partner. Carlo combines his expertise in software engineering with visual storytelling, transforming technical presentations into insightful visual summaries.

We'll discuss his unique approach, insights into Erlang, and the intersection of art and technology.

#ElixirLang #VisualPartner #ErlangSolutions #ArtAndTechnology

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, join me and Dave Lucia as we explore Rustler and discuss topics like team building, recruiting, and open-source contributions. The conversation promises to be full of surprises!

#ElixirLang #Rustler #TeamBuilding #Recruiting #OpenSource

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm excited to welcome back Andrew Stewart, who runs his educational YouTube channel under the username @srcrip. This time, we focus on JavaScript interoperability in LiveView.

We'll discuss best practices, share insights, and explore various aspects of integrating JavaScript with LiveView. Don't miss it!

#ElixirLang #LiveView #ElixirMentor #TechTalk #SoftwareDevelopment #ElixirProgramming #DeveloperCommunity #JavaScript #WebDevelopment

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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I'm thrilled to have Andrés Alejos join us. Andrés is well-versed in the uses and power of LiveBook and has extensive knowledge in machine learning.

We'll explore a variety of topics, including:

• The capabilities and applications of LiveBook
• Integrating machine learning with Elixir
• How these tools can enhance your projects

Whether you're curious about practical implementations, technical details, or the broader impact of these technologies, this conversation is sure to be valuable.

Join me for a great discussion with Andrés Alejos, where we explore the intersections of LiveBook, machine learning, and Elixir. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from an expert in the field!

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