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Elixir Wizards

SmartLogic LLC
Elixir
Smartlogic
Project Management
Phoenix Framework
PDF Generation
CSS3
Devops
User Experience
Javascript
Web Development
Browser Compatibility
Printing Technology
Agile Methodology
Retrospectives
Ruby
Agile Software Development
Docker
Roc
Background Jobs
Phoenix Liveview

Elixir Wizards is an interview-style podcast for anyone interested in functional programming and the Elixir Programming Language. Hosted by SmartLogic engineers and Elixirists Owen Bickford, Dan Ivovich, and Sundi Myint, this show features in-depth discussions with some of the brightest minds in the industry, discussing training and documentation in Phoenix LiveView, the evolution of programming l... more

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Today, the Elixir Wizards wrap up Season 14 “Enter the Elixirverse.” Dan, Charles, and Sundi look back at some common themes: Elixir plays well with others, bridges easily to access languages and tools, and remains a powerful technology for data flow... more

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In this episode of Elixir Wizards, host Sundi Myint chats with SmartLogic engineers and fellow Wizards Dan Ivovich and Charles Suggs about the practical tooling that surrounds Elixir in a consultancy setting. We dig into how standardized dev environm... more

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Today, co-founders Kimberly Erni and Pei Pei Wang join the Elixir Wizards to discuss their crochet app, LoopedIn. Recognizing a gap in the market for a more user-friendly and interactive crochet pattern experience, they're building an app that makes ... more

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In this episode, Elixir Wizard Charles Suggs sits down with Victor Björklund to map out the landscape of Python integration in Elixir applications. From HTTP APIs and external services to embedded runtimes like ErlPort, PythonX, and the Venomous libr... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Grainger
Co-founder and CTO of Amplified, creator of the Explorer Library for Elixir
Amplified
Episode: Explorer: Data Frames in Elixir with Chris Grainger
Norbert NobbZ Melzer
Senior Software Developer at JobRadle
JobRadle
Episode: Nix for Elixir Apps with Norbert (NobbZ) Melzer
José Valim
Creator of the Elixir Programming Language
Elixir Language Core Team
Episode: Set Theoretic Types in Elixir with José Valim
Sonny Scroggin
Rustler core team member
Episode: Rustler: Bridging Elixir and Rust with Sonny Scroggin
Connor Rigby
Creator of Blue Heron Bluetooth for Elixir, primarily working in Nerves for embedded systems.
Episode: Blue Heron: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for Elixir & Nerves with Connor Rigby
Isaac Yonemoto
Creator of the Zigler Library and CEO of Videlalabs.
Videlalabs
Episode: Zigler: Zig NIFs for Elixir with Isaac Yonemoto
Jim Freeze
ElixirConf organizer and creator of the Horizon Library
Horizon Project
Episode: Creating Horizon: Deploy Elixir Phoenix Apps on FreeBSD with Jim Freeze
Zack Kayser
Senior Software Engineer at Cars Commerce
Cars Commerce
Episode: Telemetry & Observability for Elixir Apps at Cars.com with Zack Kayser & Ethan Gunderson
Ethan Gunderson
Principal Software Engineer at Cars Commerce
Cars Commerce
Episode: Telemetry & Observability for Elixir Apps at Cars.com with Zack Kayser & Ethan Gunderson

Hosts

Charles Suggs
Host of Elixir Wizards and Software Engineer at SmartLogic, with extensive experience in functional programming and Elixir.
Dan Ivovich
Director of Engineering at SmartLogic and co-host, bringing expertise in engineering and Elixir programming.
Sundi Myint
Software Engineering Manager and co-host from Cars.com, specializing in Elixir and software development.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Hands-down the Best Software Podcast Out There!

    What a great podcast (and not only for its focus on Elixir which is the best programming language out there), but also for the wide variety and guests! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djwombat.com
    United States7 months ago
  • Technology and people in equal measure

    I really like their focus on the practice of building and running technology, especially on the people aspects. While it’s pretty Elixir focussed, no ecosystem is truly an island so there are a lot of other things that get discussed. Excellent pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A6734.
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Excellent!

    I’ve been listening to Elixir Wizards for awhile now. It’s my one stop for great elixir content. They are always bringing something fresh to the table and I love how they interview members of the community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SunsetKnight
    United States4 years ago
  • A fun podcast about Elixir and their ecosystem

    I’ve been a guest a few times, and love working with the Wizards. They have a great, laid back interview process, and I always look forward to listening to their episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amos King
    United States5 years ago
  • A Unique Look at Elixir

    A different and worthwhile look at Elixir that brings a unique show to the community. Worth every minute I spend listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanIvovich
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of the topics discussed, particularly in Elixir and programming nuance.
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#220
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#236
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Set Theoretic Types in Elixir with José Valim
Q: How's it going with the set theoretic type approach? Are you happy with this approach?
It's going pretty well; we have typed the majority of the language constructs, which is a very positive indicator.
Set Theoretic Types in Elixir with José Valim
Q: What's driving you to devote so much energy into introducing a type system into Elixir?
It's a little bit of everything, driven by community interest and my personal curiosity about type systems.
Explorer: Data Frames in Elixir with Chris Grainger
Q: What brought you to Elixir from R and Python in that world?
Elixir seemed like a natural fit due to its functional programming style and immutable data structures, which resonated with my background in R.
Explorer: Data Frames in Elixir with Chris Grainger
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I'm the founder and CTO at Amplified, where we focus on AI-based knowledge management, particularly in patents and intellectual property.
SDUI at Scale: GraphQL & Elixir at Cars.com with Zack Kayser
Q: How do you coordinate schema changes between the backend API and the mobile clients?
By creating mock data schema outlines to facilitate discussions and ensuring that all engineering teams align on component definitions prior to implementation.

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What is Elixir Wizards about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This interview-style podcast explores the world of functional programming and the Elixir programming language. It features in-depth discussions with thought leaders in the industry and covers a diverse range of topics, including the evolution of programming languages, training, and documentation for Phoenix LiveView, as well as insights on Erlang VM. The current season expands the discussion to incorporate perspectives from professionals working with various programming languages like JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Go, and Scala. Notable themes include the integration of machine learning and AI in software development, community involvement, and educational aspects of programming. The engaging format and insightful expert guests contribute to a... more

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1. Chris Grainger
2. Norbert NobbZ Melzer
3. José Valim
4. Sonny Scroggin
5. Connor Rigby
6. Isaac Yonemoto
7. Jim Freeze
8. Zack Kayser

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