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Elixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableElixir Roundtable #24: Launching and Growing with Elixir with Chase GranberryThings Mentioned In this conversation, DockYard CEO Brian Cardarella talks with Logflare founder and Supabase team member Chase Granberry about Chase's experience with Elixir. They discuss Chase's background as an engineering manager who didn't write code and his transition to launching Logflare with Elixir. After choosing Elixir to start Logflare, Chase was able to rapidly build a launchable digital product without being held back by many of the complexities inherent to other languages, like Javascript. Brian and Chase discuss the benefits of Elixir for small teams, how it helped Logflare to be acquired by Supabase, and more.
2024-02-1650 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 37 - Building A (Digital) Nuclear Reactor using Elixir w/ John DarringtonJohn Darrington works as Lead Digital Architect of Digital Engineering for the Idaho National Laboratory. He is responsible for the decision to adopt Elixir for the development of a nuclear reactor digital twin.In this episode, John will give advice to new developers, and will share his unorthodox path into the software development space.John also enjoys mentoring, and welcomes new interns into his team. He has invited Elixir Newbies to reach out if this sounds like your next development adventure.Links:John's LinkedIn ProfileINL: Idaho National LaboratoryProject...
2024-02-1053 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableElixir Roundtable #22: Making the Switch to Elixir with Amplified's Chris GraingerThings Mentioned In this conversation, Chris Grainger, CTO of Amplified, discusses how he decided to adopt Elixir at Amplified and the benefits he's seen from it. The conversation covers topics such as functional programming, the benefits of Elixir and LiveView, the integration of Nx and ONNX, and transitioning to a mono-language company. Chris discusses the benefits he's seen first hand after shifting from Python to Elixir, including cutting Amplified's AWS bill in half, achieving the same amount of work with a development team of just two, and more. Chris also provides insights and advice for...
2023-12-0851 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 36 - LiveView Native with Brian CardarellaToday, we feature a very special and juicy episode. On the one hand, we have a long overdue guest: Brian Cardarella, CEO of DockYard. Also, we will be talking fresh news and insider knowledge about one of DockYard's big projects: LiveView Native.We will discuss the philosophy of open-source software development, the importance of facilitating early adoption (even for junior developers!), documentation, teaching materials, and, of course, solving the main challenges that developers face when tackling projects that need to be deployed in the multi-screened landscape of today.Will LiveView Native be the next big...
2023-11-161h 06Elixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 35. Development, burnout, being human and living a good life w/ Sascha WolfToday we talk about mental health, burnout, therapy, productivity, relationships, and the big topics that make a life worth living.Everything to do with software and nothing to do with software. What is the point of being productive if we lose ourselves and hurt our relationships in the process? Sascha takes us through his journey from burnt-out software developer to a balanced life. From his website: "Sascha Wolf is a Software Developer at 7mind. He is also a loving husband, father and avid roleplayer. He reads a lot, loves a good science fiction...
2023-08-2750 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 34 Elixir Game Development using ECSx w/ Andrew BerrienToday, we're stepping into the not-too-common world of game creation in Elixir with a special guest, a friend and a colleague. Andrew Berrien is a developer at DockYard. He is also the brain behind the Entity-Component-System (ECSX) Framework for Elixir. He tells is about his journey building the framework and how you can get started with Game Development in Elixir.Andrew explains the core concepts of entities, components, systems, tags, and managers—each crucial to bringing a game to life. We also discuss the potential of running multiple games on a single application, le...
2023-08-201h 09Elixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableElixir RoundTable #21 - ECSx: Elixir for GameDevThings Mentioned Brooklin and the DockYard team speak with our very own Andrew Berrien on his open-source library, ECSx. It focuses on Elixir specifically for game development. Read Andrew's blog below! https://dockyard.com/blog/2023/07/06/ecsx-a-new-approach-to-game-development-in-elixir Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services.
2023-08-0248 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 33. - Build Your Own Web Framework in Elixir w/ Adi IyengarToday we talk with Adi Iyengar, author of Build Your Own Web Framework in Elixir, and host of the Elixir Mix Podcast. We discuss programming being like magic (wizards beware), demystifying and teaching the craft, TDD, and all of the different thought processes, learnings, and experiences gained through writing the book.One to enjoy, for sure! Find Adi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/lebugcatcherUse code 15ELIXIR  to get 15% off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Framework-Elixir-hands/dp/1801812543Elixir Mix Podcast
2023-07-131h 01Elixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableElixir RoundTable #20 - DockYard Academy Graduates Yusef Mosiahc Nathanson and Einar EngströmThings Mentioned Brooklin Myers and two recent DockYard Academy graduates discuss their experience completing the course. A few friends from the DockYard engineering team join in to learn more. Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services. Also, we're hiring!
2023-05-1055 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 32 - Coding as a window into reality. Storytelling and Meta knowledge w/ EinarAre you writing code or are you looking into the very fabric of reality?Are you creating a solution or participating in a Great Story that needs to be told?Einar believes that coding may be fulfilling a shamanistic function in the modern world, that learning to code is a way to become a powerful and energetic human that connects the seen with the unseen.Could it be that learning to code has a transformative effect in who you are as a person?These are some of the topics that are...
2023-04-2951 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 31. Into Elixir from other fields. A Doctor cracks the code w/ AlenaMany of us arrive at coding from other professional fields. This is the case of Alena, an accomplished psychologist who encountered challenges in the administrative side of her profession that deserved solving. What is coding if not problem solving? Step by step, Alena found herself deepening her knowledge of software development, first through self-study, and later on through bootcamps.It was this inquisitive approach that led her to Elixir Newbie. Quite the journey. Alena is an eloquent, engaging and deep spirit. You are in for a treat! Links:We...
2023-04-281h 27Elixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 30. Growing as a developer (and as a person) while studying Elixir w/ Yusef NathansonYusef Nathanson is one of the students of the first cohort of DockYard Academy. At the moment he is finishing his capstone project, using AI with databases filled with personal data. In between lines of code he supports his fellow students, and has become a beloved member of the community.During this episode we chat about the importance of community and a supportive environment for the Elixir student. Yusef also shares his experiences in DockYard Academy, and reflects on the role of AI for the Newbie developer.This one moved us deeply! Enjoy.
2023-04-1859 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 29. How to become an amazing developer. Lars Wikman shares his philosophy and mindset.Lars Wikman is the CEO of Underjord. He lectures frequently and he plays with libraries like an artist plays with colors and strokes. His approach to code and his use of libraries reminds us of the spirit we have with LEGOs.In this episode of Elixir Newbie, Lars entices creative exploration, a desire to build and try things out. The way to become an excellent developer is to build things and then share the lessons with the community.We recommend you check his lecture where he uses Membrane with Whisper and LiveView to create transcription...
2023-04-0454 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableKeeping Yourself Energized in Engineering with Mike & BrooklinThings Mentioned Mike Binns a DockYard Principal Engineer, Brooklin Meyers - DockYard Academy's lead instructor, and Matthew Stebbins DockYards Marketing Manager discuss how to stay energized within their respective fields and share their stories about what helps them get through the peaks and valleys of their careers Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services. Also, we're hiring!
2023-03-2148 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableLiveView Native with Brian C and BrooklinThings Mentioned Brooklin and Brian Cardarella discuss the current state of DockYard's very own, LiveView Native, and how to grow the Elixir ecosystem in such a competitive marketplace. Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services. Also, we're hiring!
2023-03-0645 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableNumerical Elixir with Paulo ValenteThings Mentioned Brooklin and the DockYard crew speak with Paulo about machine learning using Numerical Elixir 🔗's DockYard Website: https://dockyard.com/ Numerical Elixir Github: https://github.com/elixir-nx/nx DockYard's Blogs on NX: https://dockyard.com/blog/2022/03/15/nx-for-absolute-beginners https://dockyard.com/blog/2022/07/12/elixir-versus-python-for-data-science 💻's https://twitter.com/DockYard https://www.linkedin.com/company/dockyard/ Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user e...
2023-03-0440 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableFirefly update with Brian C and Paul SThings Mentioned Brian Cardarella and the team speak with Paul Schoenfelder, a Firefly (fka Lumen) core team member about why this R&D initiative is essential to DockYard and when you can see more of it. DockYard Website: https://dockyard.com/ Firefly Landing Page: https://getfirefly.org/ Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services.
2023-02-2751 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 28. Recruiting Elixir Developers with Hayden Evans from BeamItA long time in the making, this is one we have been looking forward to. Elixir Newbie is honored to host the first ever podcast appearance of Hayden Evans, founder and CEO of BeamIT, a recruitment agency that specializes in Erlang and Elixir.We talk about the Junior-Senior gap, the challenges of finding that first opportunity, the importance of soft skills, and the joys of recruitment as a career. We are thankful to Hayden for wanting to be part of the Elixir Newbie podcast, and we hope there will be a chance of another episode...
2023-02-0129 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 27. Teaching Elixir w/ Bruce Tate from Grox.ioIn today's episode we talk with none other than Bruce Tate. Bruce is one of the main voices, if not the main voice, in the Elixir education space. Bruce is the head of Grox.io, an education platform focused on Elixir, and he has also written, edited, and published numerous Elixir books.As an educator myself, it was very interesting to talk to Bruce and learn from his experiences teaching Elixir. During the conversation, we touch upon some of the main challenges and pleasures of the craft. Whether you are a Newbie who is studying...
2023-01-0349 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 26. Membrane w/ Michał Śledź from Software MansionIn this episode, Elixir Newbie and co-host Jon Valdivia talks with Michał Śledź, who is one of the main developers of Membrane in Software Mansion.Membrane is a (or shall we say the) audio and video library for Elixir. They provide the tools for you to write your own multimedia solution in Elixir. In a world of remote video and audio collaborations, this is something very interesting for developers.Michał and Jon will discuss current projects and challenges of working with audio and video in Elixir, as well as opportunities for Newbies who want to l...
2022-12-2822 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp. 25. Sonic Pi w/ Sam Aaron - Could education, coding, music and fun all be rolled into one?Today I am joined by Sam Aaron, creator of Sonic Pi.If you do not know Sonic Pi you are in for a treat. Sam Aaron is a visionary developer who decided to solve one of the most problematic issues in education: getting children to focus. His answer to the problem? Introduce fun and games.How is this related to Elixir? Well... I recommend you listen to the full episode, because as Sam points out, Music is all about concurrency, and our very own Jose Valim has been sponsoring the development of this project.
2022-12-211h 02Elixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 24. Mapping out the Elixir Landscape w/Jon Valdivia and Jeff HelmanOur guest host Jon Valdivia speaks with fellow DockYard Academy student Jeff Helman about mapping out the Elixir Job Industry.Links- Jeff Helman- Jon Valdivia- DockYard Academy Signup---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-10-2534 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 23. Meet My Students! w/Jon Valdivia and Andrew MartinToday I'm joined by two of my amazing students in the beta testing program of DockYard Academy.Links- Jon Valdivia's Blog- Drew Martin's Citizen Coder Podcast- DockYard Academy---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-10-1159 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 22. Gigalixir w/Michael FrewToday I’m joined by Michael Frew, a passionate Developer, and Acquisition Entrepreneur. He’s also the new co-owner of Gigalixir, a cloud hosting platform specifically for Elixir. We talk about Deployment with Elixir and what it's like being an Acquisition Entrepreneur.Links- https://www.michaelfrew.com/---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-09-3049 min💻 coding
💻 codingEpisode 5: Elixir, Impostor Syndrome, Anecdotal? Podcast: Citizen Coder PodcastEpisode: Episode 5: Elixir, Impostor Syndrome, Anecdotal?Pub date: 2022-09-21you’re listening to the citizen coder podcast. In this episode I talk to Brooklin Myers, a developer for DockYard and teacher of the Elixir programming language. We talk about finding a job in tech, functional programming, building an Elixir Academy, I forget how to say anecdotal, and so much more.Show Notes:If you’d like to follow Brooklin you can find him on twitter:Twitter.com/BrooklinJMyersIf you’re int...
2022-09-271h 16💻 coding
💻 codingEpisode 5: Elixir, Impostor Syndrome, Anecdotal? Podcast: Citizen Coder PodcastEpisode: Episode 5: Elixir, Impostor Syndrome, Anecdotal?Pub date: 2022-09-21Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationyou’re listening to the citizen coder podcast. In this episode I talk to Brooklin Myers, a developer for DockYard and teacher of the Elixir programming language. We talk about finding a job in tech, functional programming, building an Elixir Academy, I forget how to say anecdotal, and so much more.Show Notes:If you’d like to follow Brooklin you can fi...
2022-09-271h 16Elixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableLiveView NativeThings Mentioned ElixirConff 22 Keynote: LiveView Native: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnDGh_Jmw-s Overview: https://dockyard.com/blog/2022/09/01/dockyard-r-d-build-elixir-web-native-apps-seamlessly-with-liveview-native LiveView Native Update: https://dockyard.com/blog/2022/09/09/liveview-native-weekly-update-1 LiveView Native Update: https://dockyard.com/blog/2022/09/18/liveview-native-weekly-update-2 LiveView Native Landing Page: https://native.live/ Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services. Also, we're hiring!
2022-09-2254 minCitizen Coder Podcast
Citizen Coder PodcastEpisode 5: Elixir, Impostor Syndrome, Anecdotal?you’re listening to the citizen coder podcast. In this episode I talk to Brooklin Myers, a developer for DockYard and teacher of the Elixir programming language. We talk about finding a job in tech, functional programming, building an Elixir Academy, I forget how to say anecdotal, and so much more.Show Notes:If you’d like to follow Brooklin you can find him on twitter:Twitter.com/BrooklinJMyersIf you’re interested in trying out the DockYard Academy curriculum:https://github.com/DockYard-Academy/beta_curriculum/If you’re...
2022-09-211h 16Beam Radio
Beam RadioEpisode 36: Curiosity as a SuperpowerShow Notes: https://www.elixirnewbie.com/ https://smartlogic.io/podcast/elixir-wizards/ https://github.com/DockYard-Academy/beta_curriculum Email brooklin.myers@dockyard.com to get involved or learn about joining the cohort! If you want to write a book, message Sophie on twitter! @sm_debenedetto We want to connect with you! Send us your questions via Twitter @BeamRadio1 #ProcessMailbox Keep up to date with our hosts on Twitter @BeamRadio1 @_StevenNunez @akoutmos @lawik @RedRapids @sm_debenedetto Sponsored by @GroxioLearning https://grox...
2022-09-2148 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 21. Academic Research, Teaching, RAFT, and Distributed Systems w/ Wannes FransenResearcher/Teacher at UC Leuven-Limburg Wannes Fransen shares his knowledge on effective teaching, distributed systems, and academic research.---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-09-1448 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 20. UI/UX + Accessibility For Developers w/Kurt SteiglederKurt Steigleder shares his UI/UX + Accessibility knowledge to help us improve our applications' design and experience.Links:https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/ux-for-beginners/9781491912676/https://www.refactoringui.com/bookhttps://dribbble.com/https://www.elixirnewbie.com/---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-09-0459 minThinking Elixir Podcast
Thinking Elixir Podcast111: Deploying a PR for ReviewEver wanted to deploy a PR to a temporary server for show-and-tell, QA testing, or to get feedback on it? Jason Axelson joins us to share how he did that on Render.com. We explore how it can be done on other platforms like Fly.io as well. We talk about how this ability benefits teams and companies. We dig into how setting up a seeded DB for the code isolates data changes but also makes it easier for people to test the code with multiple data scenarios. Turns out doing this may be easier than I thought!
2022-08-0940 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableBandit and Thousand Island with Mat TrudelMat is the author of the Thousand Island and Bandit libraries, meant to be drop-in replacements for Ranch and Cowboy. Things Mentioned Bandit: https://github.com/mtrudel/bandit Thousand Island: https://github.com/mtrudel/thousand_i... Mat’s Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtZBT... Books referenced about origins of the internet: “The Dream Machine” by M. Mitchell Waldrop -https://press.stripe.com/the-dream-ma... “Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins Of The Internet” by Katie Hafner -https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wizards-... Mat’s Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2022-07-2557 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableUnreliable Dirt OxThings Mentioned Rockwell talks about converting his METAR Map project to Nerves, Brooklin updates us on the DockYard Academy, and Mike talks more about his Flame On! library. METAR map on Nerves DockYard Academy curriculum Flame On swappy markov Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services. Also, we're hiring!
2022-05-2751 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 19. Application Architecture for Dummies w/ Matthew MoodyMatthew Moody sits with me to help demystify DDD (Domain Driven Design), CQRS/ES (Command Query Responsibility Segregation / Event Sourcing), and how we can architect Elixir applications with the CELP (Commanded, Elixir, LiveView, Phoenix) stack.Links:HoneydewThe CEL StackBlunt ToolkitCommandedDomain-driven design (DDD) by Golo RodenAwesome Elixir CQRSBuilding ConduitModelling complex business domains with events - Ben Smithhttps://www.eventstorming.com/---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-05-2059 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 18: The power of friendship w/ Jonathan Stiansen.My long-time friend Jonathan Stiansen and I discuss meta-learning, mentoring, and the awesome power of friendship.Links- @JonoCodes- Better Up- Better Up Careers- The AGES model---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-05-0549 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 17: Phoenix Deployment Handbook w/ Jack GrayJack Gray author of the Phoenix Deployment Handbook sits down with me to discuss how to deploy phoenix applications, and improve your deployment process. We also talk about what we've learned creating educational content.Links- StakNine- Phoenix Deployment Handbook- Go Giver- Miguel Coba - Miguel Coba Twitter- Everybody Writes- Year of HustleUse discount code elixirnewbie for $10 off the Phoenix Deployment Handbook.---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on...
2022-04-2850 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 16: DockYard AcademyIt's the start of season 2! My sincere apologies for the large gap. I've had a full schedule working on DockYard Academy, an academy for learning Elixir.  The curriculum is completely open-source, so you can see how I'm leveraging Livebook, Kino, and other tools to teach Elixir.Links- DockYard Academy---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2022-04-2128 minElixir RoundTable
Elixir RoundTableHe's not a cyborgMike Binns talks about the initial release of his library Flame On! for generating flame graphs, and Brooklin Myers shares his experience building out the forthcoming DockYard Academy. Things Mentioned Flame On library Brought to you by DockYard DockYard is a digital product agency offering custom software, mobile, and web application development consulting. Our firm provides exceptional professional services in strategy, user experience, design, and full stack engineering. Learn more about DockYard's services. Also, we're hiring!
2022-04-0154 minThinking Elixir Podcast
Thinking Elixir Podcast88: Phoenix Debug Toolbar and LiveView Forms with Michael CrummWe talk with Michael Crumm, the primary author of the Phoenix Live Dashboard, about a new project of his. He is working on a development toolbar that is rendered on your pages and helps profile performance, expose route info, show crash info and more. It’s called PhoenixProfiler and it ties into Telemetry events for data. While still early, it can be a great tool for teams. We also talk about another goal of his, to improve working with forms in LiveView! Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/88 Elixir Community News https://gi...
2022-03-0153 minThinking Elixir Podcast
Thinking Elixir Podcast83: Zig and Zigler with Isaac YonemotoWe talk with Isaac Yonemoto about the Zig language and his Zigler Elixir library. We learn where Zig came from, why it is capturing people's interest, and how Zigler makes it easy to write native, cross-compiled NIFs in Elixir! At the end we shift into talking about his OpenAPI Elixir project that comes at the problem from a different direction than others. A fun get-to-know-you with Isaac and a great look into Zig and where it might go with Elixir in the future. Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/83 Elixir Community News ...
2022-01-2545 minThinking Elixir Podcast
Thinking Elixir Podcast82: Reviewing Elixir with José Valim - Part 1José Valim joins us to kick off part 1 of a 5 part series as we count down to the 10 year anniversary of the Elixir project we know and love. In Part 1, we talk through the Elixir releases of 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. We cover the significant changes in each release, what instigated the change, the thinking behind it, and more. We cover some long-present features that people may not be aware of and recall what these changes meant to us. Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/82 Elixir Community News https://dashbit.co/blog/elixir-and-machine-learning-nx-v0.1 – Nx (Numerical Eli...
2022-01-181h 00Elixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 15: Testing, Inclusivity, and Animatronic Robots w/ Jeffrey MatthiasI'm joined by Jeffrey Mathias, Co-Author of Testing Elixir, Effective and Robust Testing for Elixir and its Ecosystem. Jeffrey was one of the first figures to make me feel welcomed in the Elixir community and has been a tremendous source of personal inspiration. We chatted about a range of topics including what it was like being a junior, testing, community.com, how to be more inclusive in the software industry, and animatronic robots.Links- Community- help@testingelixir.com- Testing Elixir: Effective and Robust Testing for Elixir and...
2021-12-171h 04Elixir Wizards
Elixir WizardsCasting Spells with Brooklin MyersBrooklin Myers is on a quest to change the perception that Elixir is difficult to get into and we are so grateful to have him as a guest on the show today. Aside from being a passionate programmer, Brooklin spends a lot of his time trying to encourage new members in the Elixir community through his Twitter account and podcast called Elixir Newbies. In this episode, we talk to Brooklin about his relationship with Elixir and its broader community, why he loves the space so much and, and why he wants to help it grow. We cover his journey...
2021-12-1656 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 14: Stop Using Job Boards - Do This InsteadStruggling to find Elixir jobs? Here's the advice I give first-time developers. Stop using online job boards instead build relationships by seeking out companies and future coworkers directly.---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-12-1033 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 13: From JavaScript to Elixir in 14 Days.Elixir enables fast onboarding. At least, that's what I had heard. That's why when I received an offer to interview for Elixir, I accepted, betting that I could learn enough in time.Through the story of how I transitioned from JavaScript to Elixir in 14 days, We'll talk about how to make a resume fast, how to employ different learning strategies,  and how Elixir and the Elixir community can support you. Links:- The 20% of Elixir syntax you need to read 80% of Elixir code.- Debugging Phoenix and Elixir Applications in Visual S...
2021-12-0330 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 12: Burnout and StressProgramming can be fun, but it can lead to feeling stressed. Allow this stress to sit for too long, and that can lead to a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion usually referred to as burnout.In this episode, I'll share my own experience with stress and burnout (both present and past) as well as some strategies for dealing with it.---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-11-2628 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 11: Pair ProgrammingPair programming is a way to collaboratively program with other developers. In this episode, let's talk about how pair programming is useful, how you can maximize the effectiveness of your pair programming sessions., and how to adopt pair programming as a practice on your team.---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-11-1935 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 10: Job Seeking for the First Time w/ Matthew BakerWhen you start learning software development, you eventually pass the point where you go from learning, to actively seeking a job. That experience is difficult, because you may not feel ready, but in order to progress as a programmer, it's important to get hands-on real-world experience. Here to discuss that with me today is Matthew Baker, former MEDEVAC Crewchief and fellow Elixir Newbie.Links:- Matthew Baker Linkedin- pragmatic.inc@gmail.com- @leftstanding---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam...
2021-11-1250 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 9: Elixir ConfIt was Elixir Conf this week (at the time of recording). let's talk about my major takeaways and favorite talks from attending the online event!Links:- Ask Jeffrey Matthias About Testing: help@testingelixir.com- Jeffrey Matthias - Maintainable Test Factories- Testing Elixir Effective and Robust Testing for Elixir and its Ecosystem - Elixir Conf- Dave Lucia - Surface UI- Max Veytsman Distributed Real-time Pandemic Response- Tyler Young - Architecting GenServers for Testability- Tyler Pachal - How To Confidently Delete Old...
2021-11-0540 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 8: Programming Bootcamps w/ Tam KbeiliShould you consider being self-taught, or a formal approach through a BootCamp or school? To explore this idea I'm joined today by Tam Kbeili, founder of several startups including the Code Code Developer BootCamp.Links:- CodeCast- Aplicar- Valley of Despair- Free Code Camp- Code Academy- Dunning Crueger Effect---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-10-2943 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 7: Data Types in ElixirData is everything in programming. Understanding how to represent real-world information as data types is fundamental. So let's talk about the common data types in Elixir.Links:- Elixir School---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-10-2230 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 6: Imposter SyndromeImposter syndrome is the feeling you get when expectations of you don't line up with your perceived reality. So what do you do when you feel it, and could it be a sign you're doing something right?---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-10-1631 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 5: How to Solve Any ProblemYou have joined a new team, and you have been given your first task. But, how do you solve a problem in an unknown codebase? For that matter, How do you solve any problem put in front of you?---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-10-0823 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 4: Develop a Practice of Continuous LearningYou've created a learning path for yourself, but how do you stick to it? Let's talk about motivation, discipline, and how to integrate learning into your life.Links:- Foam---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter.
2021-10-0133 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 3: Create Your Elixir Learning PathLet's learn how to learn. In this episode, you'll get a deep dive into the resources available for new developers who want to pick up, as well as what concepts you can focus on to become an employable developer.Links:- Elixir School- Joy Of Elixir- Elixir Docs- Elixir Casts- Stephen Grider's Udemy Course- Exercism.io- Alchemist Camp- Elixir REPL- Hack4Health Hackathon- Create Your Learning Path Blog- Elixir Syntax Overview
2021-09-2425 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 2: From Elixir Newbie to Elixir DeveloperHow do you go from Elixir Newbie to an Elixir Developer? In this episode let's break down steps for how to build your skills and portfolio so you can land an Elixir job. Links:-Atomic Habits- Are You Applying To Jobs Wrong?-  How to Pick Your Next Side Project- Stephen Grider's The Complete Elixir and Phoenix Bootcamp---Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024.For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Ne...
2021-09-1755 minElixir Newbie
Elixir NewbieEp 1: Why Should Newbies Use Elixir?Welcome to the Elixir Newbie podcast. I am your host, Brooklin Myers, and I am an Elixir Newbie. My goal is to help people adopt elixir and grow as developers while doing the same myself.The Elixir Newbie Podcast hopes to encourage aspiring developers to break into the Elixir industry, help developers from other languages who want to learn Elixir, and support Elixir developers interested in helping other developers adopt the language Links:- Tyler Carrol- Testing Elixir---Want to learn more about LiveView Native...
2021-09-1024 min