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30 OCT 2024 · In this episode of Elixir Mix, we’re joined by Lau Tornskau, creator of the tzdata library and prolific Elixir open-source contributor, to talk about how to ensure “correctness” of time-related data in Elixir and how Elixir’s standard library has grown to include native support for handling time zones.
Links
- http://www.creativedeletion.com/
- https://twitter.com/laut
- https://github.com/lau
Picks
- Alex - https://akoutmos.com/post/plug-runtime-config/
- Alex - https://dev.to/dasky/an-iot-birdhouse-with-elixir-nerves-phoenix-liveview-components-5cb2
- Bruce- https://devchat.tv/youtube.com/c/groxio
- Bruce - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5wpm-gesOY
- Sophie - http://www.creativedeletion.com/2020/05/25/calendar-standard-library-2020.html
- Lau - https://www.therealreal.com/careers#department-4053717002
- Lau - Domain Modeling Made Functional by Scott Wlaschin
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23 OCT 2024 · We discuss how to learn and love Elixir and other functional languages, the importance of people and community in learning, the perfect autumnal cocktail and so much more with Randall Thomas—drinker, hacker and bon vivant! Panel
Links
- https://letoverlambda.com/
- https://haskellbook.com/
- http://dev.stephendiehl.com/hask/
- https://pragprog.com/titles/elixir16/programming-elixir-1-6/
Picks
- Bruce - https://grox.io/
- Alex - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23245313-stuff-goes-bad
- Alex - https://github.com/happi/theBeamBook
- Steven - 49 inch ultra wide monitor
- Randall - https://haskellbook.com/, https://keminglabs.com/finda
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16 OCT 2024 · In this episode of Elixir Mix, Chris Dosé joins us to talk about some of the open source work that he has done at Peek. He also talks to us about his exciting Nerves projects Xebow and AFK.
Links
- https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5545
- https://github.com/doughsay
- https://github.com/ElixirSeattle/xebow
Picks
- Steven - https://www.jamesshore.com/v2/blog/2018/testing-without-mocks
- Steven - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s
- Lars - https://hurryslowly.co/
- Lars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBJ5SiwCNmU
- Chris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVLTHGaTi7k
- Sophie - Anybody have any easy baking recipes?
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9 OCT 2024 · In this episode of the Mix the panelists talk about Seniority. They lay out their own personal journeys towards getting a senior title and how they define seniority for themselves - especially how it goes beyond the ability to write code well.
Among other things they discuss:
- how to become fluent in reading and writing code
- how side projects are useful but not required to become a great developer
- how senior developers tend to approach problem solving and how to get better at that
- how interpersonal skills play at least an equal role as technical knowledge
- how specific tech know-how becomes less and less important the further developers climb the ladder - at least the managerial ladder
- how organizational structures cannot be ignored when building solutions
They close with some picks which they deem valuable for anybody who'd like to dig deeper into some of these ideas.
Links
- https://www.hillelwayne.com/post/are-we-really-engineers/
- https://pragprog.com/titles/btlang/seven-languages-in-seven-weeks/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway's_law
- https://teamtopologies.com/
- https://www.manning.com/books/the-little-elixir-and-otp-guidebook
Picks
- Adi- https://www.manning.com/books/the-little-elixir-and-otp-guidebook
- Adi- https://pragprog.com/titles/btlang/seven-languages-in-seven-weeks/
- Adi- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/god-of-war-ragnarok/
- Sascha- https://gojko.net/books/specification-by-example/
- Sascha- https://exercism.org/
- Sascha- https://saschawolf.me/2019/01/you-got-this-2019-you-know-nothing
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2 OCT 2024 · The Elixir Mix Panel discusses the history of Elixir and the high points and big changes in the language and ecosystem. They go into the big changes that brought about growth in the ecosystem, ease of use in the language, better features, and much more.
Links
- https://2021.elixirconf.com/#cfp
- https://kaiwern.com/posts/2020/11/02/debugging-with-tracing-in-elixir/
- https://eventil.com/events/elixirconf-eu-2021/cfp
Picks
- Adi- https://jobs.lever.co/simplebet/91b15945-fe52-462e-bb8d-a9f9b45c630d
- Adi- https://www.annkissam.com/careers
- Allen- https://tailwindcss.com/docs/just-in-time-mode
- Charles- https://devchat.tv/premium/
- Charles- https://amzn.to/3clqrfF
- Charles- https://amzn.to/3iEjxpH
- Charles- https://amzn.to/3iB1ssF
- Charles- https://amzn.to/2RRcZcf
- Charles- https://devchat.tv/show/dev-influencers/
- Sascha- https://hexdocs.pm/bypass/Bypass.html
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25 SEP 2024 · We discuss how to learn and love Elixir and other functional languages, the importance of people and community in learning, the perfect autumnal cocktail and so much more with Randall Thomas—drinker, hacker and bon vivant!
Links
- https://letoverlambda.com/
- https://haskellbook.com/
- http://dev.stephendiehl.com/hask/
- https://pragprog.com/titles/elixir16/programming-elixir-1-6/
Picks
- Bruce - https://grox.io/
- Alex - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23245313-stuff-goes-bad
- Alex - https://github.com/happi/theBeamBook
- Steven - 49 inch ultra wide monitor
- Randall - https://haskellbook.com/, https://keminglabs.com/finda
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18 SEP 2024 · In today's episode, Allen talks to Philipp Tessenow also known as "Tessi", an accomplished developer with a rich background in Ruby on Rails, Elixir Phoenix, and the groundbreaking technology of WebAssembly (WASM). Tessi shares his journey from creating massive PDF files for a client to pioneering the WASM X project, a robust system that integrates WebAssembly with Elixir, enhancing cross-platform capabilities and performance.
In this episode, they explore the challenges and triumphs of generating PDFs using JavaScript and WebAssembly, the rise of async operations with Rust and Tokyo, and the thriving open-source community supporting these endeavors. They also discuss the practical benefits of Elixir, the importance of having the right developer for the job, and the sometimes political nature of technology adoption in companies. Stay tuned as they unpack the key features and benefits of WebAssembly, Tessi's contributions to the Remote.com global HR platform, and the interplay between WASM, Elixir, and Rust.
Dive in and discover how Tessi balances her groundbreaking work with family life, the continual evolution of the WebAssembly ecosystem, and the vibrant, collaborative spirit of open-source development.
Links
- GitHub: https://github.com/tessi/wasmex
Socials
- https://github.com/tessi
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15 AUG 2024 · In this episode, we dive deep into the realm of data transformation and developer tools with our special guest, Alex Wolf. They explore the intricacies of Alex's innovative library, Babel, designed for expressive and flexible data transformations, and discuss its real-world applications and advantages over traditional tools like Ecto.
Join them as they uncover Alex's design philosophy behind Babel, the challenges faced during its development, and the thoughtful optimizations implemented to enhance error reporting and user experience. They also delve into some interesting off-topic conversations, including neurodiversity and its impact on daily routines, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, and the latest in gaming recommendations.
Prepare for a journey through cutting-edge programming concepts, practical tips, and personal insights as we bring you a captivating episode filled with valuable information and thought-provoking discussions. So, whether you're a seasoned developer or just keen on the latest tech trends, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Let's get started!
Links
- https://github.com/alexocode/babel
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexocode/
- https://github.com/alexocode
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17 JUL 2024 · In today's episode, Allen and Adi delve deep into the world of Exercism and the dynamics of open-source coding. Join them as they explore how enthusiastic contributors shape the platform by building and suggesting new exercises, the collaborative atmosphere in track maintenance, and the pivotal role of mentoring. Our special guest, Erik Schierboom, head of open source at Exercism, shares his journey into functional programming and his evolution as a track maintainer. They also discuss exciting new features such as concept exercises, improvements in mentoring with the latest V3 release, and future ambitions, including cross-referencing knowledge through AI and chat GPT for code evaluation. Tune in for an in-depth look at how Exercism fosters learning, community engagement, and innovation in coding education.
Links
- https://github.com/exercism/elixir
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikschierboom/
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19 JUN 2024 · Mark Sebald is a Senior Software Engineer. They explore the fascinating career journeys and diverse experiences of our panel and guest. They also advocate for practical language choices driven by business needs and discuss the challenges of hiring for niche languages and the impact of personal biases in programming.
Mark shares his transition from programming to management and back, highlighting his love for learning and his deep dive into Elixir and Erlang. He reflects on his varied work experiences, including at BlockFi and in-home health care software, and his plans post-retirement.
Join them as they discuss the balancing act between management and technical roles, and the appeal of functional programming, and look forward to future projects.
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksebald/
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