Best of Elixir — October 2024

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   Curiosum·2y

   Understanding essential SOLID Principles in OOP: A Developer's Guide

   SOLID principles, traditionally used in object-oriented programming, can be adapted to functional programming languages like Elixir to create maintainable, scalable, and adaptable software systems. The SOLID acronym stands for five key guidelines: Single Responsibility Principle, Open/Closed Principle, Liskov Substitution Principle, Interface Segregation Principle, and Dependency Inversion Principle. The post details how each principle can be practically applied in Elixir to enhance code clarity, modularity, flexibility, and reliability while reducing complexity.

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   Lobsters·2y

   6 years with Gleam

   The author has been contributing to Gleam since 2018, appreciating its type-safe and scalable approach. Initially involved with Elixir and the BEAM, they found Gleam increased productivity, especially in rapid-change environments like startups. After a venture using Gleam and Elixir, they developed a JavaScript target for Gleam to extend its benefits to frontend development. Relocating to Sweden for a job at Northvolt, they continued leveraging Gleam for personal projects and noted ongoing improvements in the language. Recently, they discussed Gleam's promising future at Code BEAM Stockholm and are open to new opportunities.

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   Awesome Elixir·2y

   WhyElixir

   Elixir is a dynamic, general-purpose language designed for building scalable, concurrent, fault-tolerant, and high-performance applications. It features a syntax inspired by Ruby and operates on the Erlang Virtual Machine, providing essential features for distributed and responsive applications. Elixir's operational simplicity, straightforward syntax, and active community make it an appealing choice. Notable frameworks like Phoenix for web development and Nerves for embedded systems highlight its versatility. Companies like Adobe, Discord, and Pinterest use Elixir to handle millions of users, attesting to its reliability and efficiency.

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   ElixirStatus·2y

   Merge Sort

   Merge sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that's ideal for implementation in Elixir due to its reliance on recursion. It works by recursively dividing the list into single-element lists and then merging these sorted lists to form a larger sorted list. Key functions include a recursive `sort/1` function that splits lists and a `merge/2` function that combines them by comparing and ordering elements.

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