Search Results: Elixir

An unscientific benchmark reveals stark differences in execution speed for simple programs across 20 languages. While all complete in under 2 seconds except Kotlin, the relative performance gaps—like Rust beating C++ and Java trailing C#—highlight compiler efficiency nuances critical for containerized workloads.

The Jevons Paradox is transforming software development as AI slashes coding costs by 40-60%, making custom solutions viable for mid-sized companies. With Klarna demonstrating $40M savings by replacing SaaS tools with AI-native systems, proprietary data is becoming the new competitive moat.

Discover how the Elixir and Phoenix stack transformed the development of michigan-pulse.com, a community-driven data hub for Michigan's tech and economic landscape. Leveraging BEAM's concurrency and Phoenix LiveView's real-time capabilities, the team built a scalable SaaS without the usual JavaScript headaches. This approach highlights why this under-the-radar ecosystem is gaining traction for enterprise applications.

A new macOS app, “Rails New,” streamlines the notoriously brittle process of bootstrapping Ruby on Rails projects on Apple Silicon. Behind the minimal interface is a deliberate attempt to turn ‘rails new’ from a tribal rite of passage into a reliable, repeatable workflow for modern Rails teams.

After failed attempts in Clojure, Elixir, OCaml, Go, and Prolog, one developer discovers unexpected productivity in Haskell while building a complex DSL for musical diagrams. The experience challenges perceptions about the language's notorious learning curve.

A seasoned technologist details their meticulously curated toolkit for maintaining privacy, security, and productivity while operating globally. This deep dive reveals strategies for anonymous connectivity, secure communication, self-hosted infrastructure, and avoiding surveillance pitfalls in an increasingly monitored digital landscape.