The Soul of Erlang and Elixir • Sasa Juric • GOTO 2019

Sasa Juric explains what makes Erlang and Elixir suited to server-side systems, focusing on the BEAM concurrency model rather than syntax or ecosystem. He demonstrates processes, supervision, and fault tolerance.

Why HN recommends it: It is HN's favorite pitch for Elixir and the BEAM, credited with convincing many people to adopt them.

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