Elixir Mentor Andrés Alejos on LiveBook
Jul 13, 2024
Andrés Alejos, LiveBook and ML practitioner who builds smart cells and developer tools like Mercury and Flint. He demos LiveBook’s notebook power and Kino interactivity. He talks about embedding LiveBook in devices, connecting it to running apps, and using it for prototyping, teaching, and ML workflows.
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Built A Vulgar Filter Demo In Minutes
- Andrés implemented a vulgar-filtering demo in Livebook for a Twitch streamer that auto-filters user-submitted audio intros using smart cells.
- He built it in minutes and showcased how Livebook smart cells generate code and UI, which made the demo popular on Twitter.
Three Livebook Runtimes Unlock Many Uses
- Livebook supports three runtimes: standalone, attached (connect to an existing node), and embedded for offline/embedded devices like Nerves.
- This enables using Livebook for internal tooling, attaching to production nodes, or running on Raspberry Pi-style devices.
Learn ML By Building A Project You Care About
- Learn machine learning by solving a real problem instead of chasing tools; pick a project you care about and apply models where they add value.
- Andrés recommends project-driven learning to avoid 'a solution searching for a problem' and accelerate practical understanding.
