Elixir is All You Need - Christian Koch and Jeremy Searls | ElixirConf US

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Elixir is All You Need - Christian Koch and Jeremy Searls | ElixirConf US 2025

Elixir is All You Need - Christian Koch and Jeremy Searls | ElixirConf US 2025

This talk was recorded at ElixirConf US 2025. If you’re curious about our upcoming event, check https://elixirconf.com✨
In today’s Elixir ecosystem, dependencies are often the default solution. This session challenges that paradigm, showcasing the surprising capabilities of the Erlang/OTP standard library. We’ll dive into building production-ready components without relying on external packages, demonstrating practical, real-world applications. Network Mastery: Direct TCP, HTTP, and SSH: Implement high-performance network services and secure communication directly with gen_tcp, httpd, and ssh. Data Without ORMs: Direct Database and Custom Storage: Explore efficient data handling strategies using Erlang’s database drivers and alternative storage solutions, bypassing the overhead of ORMs. Simplified Deployment: mix release for Lean Deployments: Streamline your deployment process with mix release, creating self-contained, easily deployable applications. Real-World Scenarios and Performance Benefits: Analyze practical use cases where standard library solutions excel, highlighting the performance and security advantages of minimal dependencies. When and Why to Embrace the Core: Establish clear guidelines for when to leverage the standard library and when external dependencies are truly necessary.

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