The author compares modern software engineering to conjuring, emphasizing how LLMs have transformed the craft into a more magical process rather than a purely technical one.
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The post discusses the common misconception among Elixir programmers regarding the phrase 'let it crash.' The author argues that this phrase misleads newcomers into thinking that crashing is acceptable behavior for applications, w...
The post discusses a new paradigm in software engineering focused on 'agentic development' and the importance of context management in using AI tools effectively. It highlights the challenges faced by less experienced engineers in...
The post discusses the advantages of using state-of-the-art (SOTA) model API providers like OpenAI and Anthropic, emphasizing that while these services are currently cheaper and easier to use than developing one's own models, the ...
The text provides guidelines and tips for working with LLMs, focusing on staying up to date with tools and patterns, refining setup, and honing soft skills. It also discusses the author's preferences for specific tools and servers...
The article discusses the impact of large language models (LLMs) and AI on the software development industry, particularly focusing on Elixir. The author argues that LLMs can be used as a force multiplier and a growth tool for tec...
0Now Available: Ash Framework Book!
2025-01-19 •
The Ash Framework book is now available in beta, with three exciting upcoming chapters. Rebecca Le, an amazing writer, has joined the core team. The Ash Weekly Newsletter has been launched, and the AshHQ website has been revamped....
0Serialization is the Secret
2024-09-27 •
The text discusses the concept of immutability in Elixir and how it differs from other programming languages. It explains the benefits of immutability and how it affects the observation of mutation. The author compares mutable and...
0Sending Emails with Ash Framework
2024-09-20 •
The text discusses different strategies for sending emails using the Ash framework, starting with simple methods and working up to more complex ones. It emphasizes the importance of considering the CAP theorem and the guarantees n...
0Silos in the Elixir Community
2024-09-17 •
The text discusses the issue of silos in the Elixir community, highlighting the various platforms where Elixir developers hang out and the challenges faced in seeking help and sharing information. It emphasizes the need to break d...
0A Day in the Life
2024-09-16 •
Zach Daniel talks about his work maintaining and developing Ash Framework, as well as his work on client projects at Alembic. He discusses his daily routine, his concern for the Ash community, and his unique mental model for getti...
0Welcome to my Substack!
2024-09-16 •
The author introduces his new Substack newsletter, explaining that he will be communicating more frequently and in longer form than his usual tweet announcements. He will be writing about various topics, including Ash & Elixir, op...
0An Incremental Approach to Declarative Design
2020-12-25 •
The text discusses the benefits of Declarative Design in software development, using Ash Framework as an example. It explains how Declarative Design can be implemented and the advantages it offers, such as improved legibility, eas...
0Learning How to Learn Japanese
2020-05-12 •
The text is about the author's journey to learn Japanese. It is divided into four sections: why he is learning Japanese, basics about Japanese alphabets, what makes it a hard language to learn, and the tools he is using to learn i...