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What's next for José Valim and Elixir? (Interview)

Jul 10, 2020
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José Valim
José Valim, co-founder of Plataformatec and creator of the Elixir programming language, discusses his new venture, Dashbit, aimed at helping startups adopt Elixir. He shares insights on the recent acquisition of Plataformatec by Nubank and its implications for the Elixir community. A highlight is his innovative concept, BytePack, designed to simplify software distribution and licensing for developers. Valim emphasizes the importance of community support and collaboration as they navigate changes in the open-source ecosystem.
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ANECDOTE

Community Concerns

  • The community expressed initial concerns about Elixir's future after the Plataformatec acqui-hire.
  • These worries were addressed through open communication and the launch of Dashbit, demonstrating continued commitment.
ANECDOTE

Broadway's Development

  • Broadway, a library for data ingestion and pipelines in Elixir, was created at Plataformatec.
  • It originated from observing common client mistakes with GenStage, leading to a higher-level abstraction.
INSIGHT

Subscription Clients

  • Dashbit's Elixir Development Subscription serves multiple clients concurrently.
  • They prioritize smaller teams (2-5 people) within larger organizations.
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