Elixir Mentor

Wout De Puysseleir, a full-stack dev behind LiveSvelte who works with Elixir, Phoenix and Svelte. He explains why he built LiveSvelte to add client interactivity to LiveView. They cover end-to-end reactivity, how LiveSvelte maps props to LiveView assigns, slot interoperability challenges, deployment/build needs, and demos like a multiplayer game and PWA use cases.

In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I'm thrilled to welcome Benjamin Schultzer, a Senior Engineer who is building a real-time database observability tool for Ecto and Phoenix LiveView. 🔍💡 Benjamin will share his insights into the challenges developers face when working with databases in Elixir applications and showcase his solution. We'll explore how his tool integrates seamlessly with Ecto to provide developers with valuable insights into query performance, database connections, and potential bottlenecks. We'll also dive into the world of Phoenix LiveView and discover how Benjamin's real-time observability tool enhances the development experience by monitoring and optimizing database interactions triggered by LiveView events. 📊⚡🌐💻 Join us for an insightful conversation that will enhance your approach to database optimization and empower you to build performant and scalable applications. 🚀💡 #ElixirMentor #DatabaseObservability #RealTimeMonitoring #EctoOptimization #PhoenixLiveView #PerformanceTuning #DeveloperTools Connect with Benjamin: X: Follow Benjamin on X (Twitter) DB Visor: Explore DB Visor SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR 🌐 My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website 🎙 Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast 🆘 NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server 🔗 All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I sit down with Peter Ullrich, a Senior Elixir developer, PragProg Author, Public Speaker, and Blogger. 🚀 We'll explore his unique journey from psychology to software development and discuss his passion for Software Architecture, Product Engineering, and knowledge sharing. Discover how Peter's background in psychology influences his approach to coding and learn about his experience as a founder of "Indie Courses." We'll explore the challenges of creating and selling video courses and how Indie Courses help creators succeed in the competitive online education market. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a multifaceted expert in the Elixir community and learn how to monetize your knowledge effectively. Join us for an inspiring conversation! 🎙️ #ElixirMentor #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductEngineering #OnlineEducation #Entrepreneurship #VideoCourseSales #KnowledgeSharing #TechCommunity Connect with Peter: Indie Courses: Explore Indie Courses X: Follow Peter on X (Twitter) Website: Visit Peter's Website SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR 🌐 My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website 🎙 Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast 🆘 NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server 🔗 All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I sit down with Michael Frew, an online business acquisitions expert. 🚀 We'll dive into his journey from corporate consulting to acquiring online companies, including Gigalixir, Elixir's Platform as a Service. Discover why IT professionals should consider buying instead of starting businesses, and learn about Michael's 8-step framework for acquiring online companies. We'll discuss the advantages of investing in online businesses, particularly in the Elixir ecosystem, and explore the future of Gigalixir. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights into online business acquisitions and the Elixir ecosystem. Join us for an engaging discussion! 🎙️ #ElixirMentor #DigitalBusiness #OnlineAcquisitions #CareerShift #Entrepreneurship #TechIndustry #BusinessOperations #TechCommunity Connect with Michael: X: Follow Michael on X (Twitter) Website: Visit Michael's Website SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR 🌐 My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website 🎙 Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast 🆘 NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server 🔗 All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, your go-to source for All Things Elixir, I sit down with Roman Kotov, a trailblazer in custom smart home solutions. We'll unravel the story behind Exshome, Roman's platform that's redefining the boundaries of smart homes by enabling enthusiasts to create their personalized setups. From using old USB webcams and Raspberry Pis to crafting unique CCTV solutions, we'll explore how Exshome empowers you to bring your unused gadgets back to life. Our discussion will cover: The challenges of traditional smart home systems The technical foundations of Exshome, including its use of Elixir and LiveView What the future holds for smart home enthusiasts looking to break free from off-the-shelf limitations Roman's other innovative projects, showcasing his contributions to the tech community Whether you're a smart home hobbyist, an Elixir developer, or just love tech innovation, this session is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Gear up for an engaging chat that will inspire you to think differently about smart home technology. Catch you there! #ElixirMentor #SmartHome #Exshome #Elixir #LiveView #TechInnovation #HomeAutomation #DIYTech #SoftwareDevelopment #ProgrammingCommunity Connect with Roman: X: Follow Roman on X (Twitter) Website: Visit Roman's Website Github: Explore Exshome on GitHub SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR 🌐 My website: Visit Elixir Mentor Website 🎙 Check out my podcast: Listen to Hired Gun Apps Podcast 🆘 NEED HELP?? Join our Discord Server 🔗 All my Links: Connect with Jacob on Linktree Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel Membership

Gustavo Oliveira, a full-stack Elixir educator and creator behind ELXPRO and a YouTube channel. He talks about Tailwind becoming default in Phoenix 1.7 and why that simplifies setup. Short takes on common Tailwind pitfalls, layout strategies for LiveView, reusable function components, and tooling like Tailwind IntelliSense. Practical tips for learning Flexbox and Grid and avoiding blind copy-paste.

In this engaging conversation, Andrew Stewart, an Elixir developer and educator known for his insightful YouTube content, shares his journey from Ruby to Elixir. He dives into the do’s and don’ts of LiveView, emphasizing its learning curve and best practices for building real-time applications. Andrew highlights the importance of using JS hooks wisely, warns against overusing server roundtrips, and discusses the challenges of handling multiple LiveViews. He also reflects on the ethics of user tracking and the evolving job market in the Elixir community.

Thomas Millar, a software engineer specializing in machine learning and data engineering and creator of instructor_ex, talks about bridging Elixir with AI. He covers structured prompting and mapping LLM outputs to Ecto schemas. The conversation explores running models in Elixir, streaming partial JSON hydration, and practical projects for getting started.

Michael Lubas, founder of Paraxial.io and a cybersecurity pro with penetration testing and product security roots. He discusses securing Elixir and Phoenix apps using bot defense, runtime tracing, and developer-friendly tooling. Talks cover asset management, fast native Elixir integration, detection of credential-stuffing, and common Elixir pitfalls like unsafe deserialization and backend auth enforcement.