Adopting Elixir for Software Engineering Leads & Managers

Gain insights into adopting Elixir for web apps. Explore staffing, code management, functional transition, distributed Elixir, deployment, performance assessment, and more, for a seamless transition.

Intermediate

92 Lessons

37h 30min

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into adopting Elixir for web apps. Explore staffing, code management, functional transition, distributed Elixir, deployment, performance assessment, and more, for a seamless transition.

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This course includes

46 Playgrounds

9 Quizzes

This course includes

46 Playgrounds

9 Quizzes

Course Overview

Elixir is a relatively new framework but shows rapid growth due to its flexibility as a functional, concurrent, distributed programming language. This course is a practical guide to adopting an Elixir-based technology stack for distributed web applications. Engineering managers will find helpful guides on upskilling and cross-skilling their teams, and technical leads will grasp the meaningful differences between Elixir and traditional stacks. The course moves from high-level concepts such as staffing, code...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Elixir

Phoenix

Distributed Applications

What You'll Learn

A strong understanding of the unique characteristics of the Elixir programming language

Practical knowledge of migration from existing technology stacks to Elixir

Deep familiarity with the deployment and maintenance of distributed web applications

The ability to address upskilling and cross-skilling on your development team

A unique framework for building teams, managing code, and integrating other web technologies

What You'll Learn

A strong understanding of the unique characteristics of the Elixir programming language

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with Elixir adoption, recruiting, training, and transitioning challenges for software teams.

About the Course

Three Adoption Stories

Discover the logic behind adopting Elixir through real-world stories of success and challenges.

The Acquisition of icanmakeitbetter

Bleacher Report Improves Performance and Reliability Plataformatec Supports Early Adopters Wrapping Up the Adoption Stories

Concept: Team Building

Examine strategies for team building, training, recruitment, and transitioning to Elixir.

Introduction to Team Building Training Developers When Things Go Wrong Hiring Elixir Developers Conducting Interviews Summary of Team Building Quick Quiz on Team Building

Concept: Ensuring Code Consistency

Grasp the fundamentals of maintaining code consistency through standards, tools, and effective reviews.

Introduction to Code Consistency Coding Standards and Code Formatters Linters Typespecs Dialyxir Documentation Tests and Code Coverage Bureaucrat Putting It All Together: Code Reviews Summary of Ensuring Code Consistency Quick Quiz on Ensuring Code Consistency

Concept: Legacy Systems and Dependencies

Take a closer look at strategies for migrating legacy systems and managing dependencies in Elixir.

Introduction to Legacy Systems and Dependencies Replacing a Legacy Web App Terraform and API Evolution Moving Incremental Releases into Production Umbrella Projects Umbrella Project Example Managing Third-party Dependencies Summary of Legacy Systems and Dependencies Quick Quiz on Legacy Systems and Dependencies

Development: Making the Functional Transition

11 Lessons

Focus on transitioning to Elixir, emphasizing functional programming, concurrency, and state management.

Development - Distributed Elixir

9 Lessons

Master the steps to build resilient, scalable systems with Elixir's distribution tools.

Create a GenServer and Supervisor From Scratch

Project

Development - Integrating with External Code

8 Lessons

Get familiar with integrating Elixir with external code using NIFs, ports, and distribution protocols.

Production - Coordinating Deployments

12 Lessons

Unpack the core of Elixir deployments, leveraging tools, releases, and blue-green strategies.

10.

Production - Metrics and Performance Expectations

9 Lessons

Master the steps to effectively monitor, analyze, and optimize Elixir application performance.

11.

Production - Making Your App Production Ready

8 Lessons

Find out about preparing Elixir apps for production with logging, debugging, and advanced tools.

12.

Conclusion

2 Lessons

Take a closer look at adopting Elixir, managing adoption strategies, and engaging community.

13.

Appendix

1 Lesson

Focus on essential Elixir resources, tools, hiring strategies, and NIFs compiling instructions.

Course Author

Trusted by 1.4 million developers working at companies

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

Carlos Matias La Borde

Software Developer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Vinay Krishnaiah

Software Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Kenan Eyvazov

DevOps Engineer

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

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