

Elixir Mentor
Jacob Luetzow
Welcome to the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir. This show digs into the heart of the Elixir community, featuring interviews with enthusiasts and pioneers who share their stories and innovative projects that define our ecosystem. Each episode explores groundbreaking libraries and boundary-pushing applications shaping Elixir's future. We discuss best practices, emerging trends, and the latest tools and techniques. Perfect for developers at any stage of their Elixir journey, providing insights and inspiration. Join me as we explore the world of Elixir together.
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Aug 3, 2024 โข 1h 9min
Dave Lucia on Rustler & Team Building
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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Jul 20, 2024 โข 1h 58min
Andrew Stewart on JS in LiveView
Andrew Stewart, Elixir dev and front-end educator known for LiveView tutorials, breaks down JavaScript interoperability with LiveView. He outlines three integration approaches and practical techniques like exec, dispatch, hooks, and preserving element state. They also cover performance, critical vs non-critical JS, image optimization, TypeScript tips, and tooling for real-world apps.

Jul 13, 2024 โข 1h 34min
Andrรฉs Alejos on LiveBook
Andrรฉs Alejos, LiveBook and ML practitioner who builds smart cells and developer tools like Mercury and Flint. He demos LiveBookโs 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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Jun 29, 2024 โข 1h 6min
Saลกa Juriฤ on Elixir Insights & Advice
Saลกa Juriฤ, author of 'Elixir in Action,' discusses the evolution of Elixir, practical applications, performance optimization, future trends, challenges in writing a book on Elixir, transition from mainstream languages, significance of OTP, community support, stability of Elixir, popular tools like Phoenix and Ecto, and the importance of continuous learning in Elixir development.

Jun 16, 2024 โข 1h 13min
Sean Moriarity on Machine Learning in Elixir
Sean Moriarity, author and Elixir machine learning practitioner known for books on genetic algorithms and Nx/Axon work. He talks about using genetic algorithms for optimization, why Elixir fits ML workflows, and the current Nx/Axon stack. Short takes cover data representation, Livebook advantages, adapting pre-trained models, deployment trade-offs, and gaps like quantization and multi-GPU support.

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Jun 8, 2024 โข 1h 27min
Zach Daniel on the Ash Framework
Join Zach Daniel, the creator of the Ash Framework, as he dives into the innovative architecture of his brainchild, emphasizing its power in building maintainable Elixir applications. He explains how Ash simplifies complex business logic with a declarative approach and enhances productivity through its customizable features. Zach also introduces his latest project, Igniter, aimed at streamlining development workflows. Discover the collaborative spirit within the Elixir community and the importance of clear communication for beginners.

May 25, 2024 โข 1h 42min
Josรฉ Valim on Elixir's 12th Birthday
Josรฉ Valim, creator of Elixir and co-founder of Dashbit, reflects on the languageโs 12 years and evolving design. He discusses influences from Erlang and other languages. Conversation covers LiveViewโs impact, Elixir 1.17โs type warnings and duration types, tooling and typing priorities, community growth, and lightweight approaches to scaling and numerical work.

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May 4, 2024 โข 57min
Tony Dang on Offline-Enabled LiveView
Tony Dang, a web developer, shares how he made LiveView apps offline-enabled using Svelte and Yjs, discussing state synchronization, offline modes, passkey auth, and potential projects with Oban. He highlights the evolution of projects and the benefits of using diagrams for learning Elixir frameworks.

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Apr 27, 2024 โข 1h 10min
Alex Koutmos on Elixir Patterns
Alex Koutmos, software engineer and author focused on Elixir and the BEAM, shares practical patterns from his book Elixir Patterns. He talks about GenServer and supervisor recipes, when to avoid GenServers, and using ETS and match specs. Discussions include building workflow engines with digraph, observability with Promex, and real-world operational security stories.

Apr 13, 2024 โข 1h 1min
Bruce Tate on Educating the Elixir Community
In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm stoked to welcome Bruce Tate, a renowned Elixir trainer, author, and founder of Groxio, a programming content company that offers public and private training for Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, and OTP. ๐๐๐ผ
With bestselling books like "Programming Phoenix," "Adopting Elixir," and "Designing Systems with OTP," Bruce is a true Elixir expert and a wealth of knowledge in the community. ๐๐ก
We'll dive into Bruce's insights on rapidly building complex, scalable web applications using Elixir, the highly performant and fault-tolerant functional language, and Phoenix LiveView, the game-changing library for building interactive, real-time user interfaces. ๐โก
Bruce will share his experience as an international speaker. ๐๐๏ธ
We'll also discuss the upcoming Gig City Elixir conference, taking place on May 10-11, 2024, where Bruce and other industry leaders will share their expertise and latest developments in the Elixir ecosystem. ๐๐๏ธ
Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on the power of Elixir, the future of web development, and the exciting opportunities that await developers in this rapidly growing community. ๐ง๐
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their Elixir skills, build cutting-edge web applications, and stay at the forefront of the Elixir world. ๐๐
#ElixirMentor #BruceTate #Groxio #PhoenixLiveView #OTP #GigCityElixir #ScalableWebApps #FunctionalProgramming #RealTimeUI
Get Groxio's Training! Good for 40% through May 1, 2024. ๐๐ป Groxio Training Discount
Connect with Bruce:
Twitter: @redrapids, @GroxioLearning, @GigCityElixir
Website: Groxio
Gig City Elixir Conference: Gig City Elixir
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
๐ My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website
๐ Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast
๐ NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server
๐ All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree
Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership


