We’ve already covered why Elixir and Phoenix are worth a try, but making the switch can be tricky. Elixir is a world apart from the JavaScript ecosystem, but we’re here to offer you a familiar reference point as you dive in. To do this, we’re crafting a series of articles that explain Elixir using JavaScript lingo. So, without further ado, let’s kick things off by diving into what Elixir is, how to get it up and running, and to wrap things up, we’ll show you how to create a “Hello, world!” application in a few different ways. What is Elixir? Elixir is a dynamic, functional programming language ..read more

This article serves as your one-stop resource for all the necessary information on updating these key components of the Elixir ecosystem. You’ll also find the recent changes and enhancements that have been made to Elixir, Phoenix, and LiveView – changelogs included. Whether you’re new to this tech stack, or just need quick info to get the latest version, we’ve got you covered. Updating Elixir to v1.16.0 On Linux / MacOS At first glance, when reading the Elixir install guide, you might be tempted to think it suggests using homebrew for installing Elixir on MacOS. However, it even states that yo ..read more

The backstory We were developing a listing site using Nuxt 3 and aimed to optimize page load times while maintaining SEO benefits by choosing the right rendering mode for each page. Upon investigating this, we found that documentation was limited, particularly for newer and more complex rendering modes like ISR. This scarcity was evident in the lack of specific technical details for functionality and testing. Moreover, various rendering modes are referred to differently across knowledge resources, and there are notable differences in implementation among providers such as Vercel or Netlif ..read more

Let’s face it: In the JavaScript world, we still don’t have a killer app.  We’ve previously written about Redwood and Blitz, two technologies that seemed promising at the time, but they’re still not really there, and we do not see them taking the community by storm. (You can read about them here: RedwoodJS vs. BlitzJS: The Future of Fullstack JavaScript Meta-Frameworks) On the other hand, Next.js has become the de-facto standard for full-stack development, but it’s still far from becoming a kind of “React on Rails”, and compared to other frameworks, a Next.js project is definitely not smo ..read more

The latest major version of Node.js has just released with a few new interesting experimental features and a lot of fixes and optimization. You can find our highlights from the release notes. Built-in WebSocket client A browser-compatible WebSocket implementation has been added to Node.js with this new release as an experimental feature. You can give it a go using the --experimental-websocket flag. The current implementation allows for opening and closing of websocket connections and sending data. There are four events available for use: open, close, message and error – so the basics ..read more

If you’re reading this post, you probably already know enough about large language models and other “AI” tools, so we can skip the intro.  Despite the fact that the “AI is going to take our jobs” discourse proved to be an effective tool in the clickbait content creators toolbelt, I will not take this road. Instead of contributing to the moral panic about the supposedly inevitable replacement of white collar jobs, or pretending to be offended by a chatbot, I’ll help our readers to consider GPT-based products as tools that could be useful in a professional webdev setting.  To do so, I ..read more

We are excited to share a new project we have been working on in collaboration with Hungary’s leading medical research university – Semmelweis. This project focuses on using artificial intelligence and image recognition technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of breast cancer screenings. The Power of AI in Detecting Breast Cancer Early detection and prevention are crucial in the fight against breast cancer, and recent advancements in technology have made it possible for healthcare workers to receive computer assistance in examining mammograms and identifying problematic areas. The ..read more

There are many different types of AI development tools available, but not all of them are created equal. Some tools are more suited for certain tasks than others, and it’s important to select the right tool for the job. Choosing the wrong tool can lead to frustration and wasted time, so it’s important to do your research before you start coding. There are many different types of AI development tools available, so there’s sure to be one that fits your needs. Common types of AI development tools include cloud-based platforms, open source software, and low code development tools.  Cloud-base ..read more

Are you currently preparing for a Kubernetes interview? If so, you’ll want to make sure you’re familiar with the questions and answers below at least. This article will help you demonstrate your understanding of Kubernetes concepts and how they can be applied in practice. With enough preparation, you’ll be able to confidently nail your next interview and showcase your Kubernetes skills. Let’s get started! What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes is a platform for managing containerized stateless or stateful applications across a cluster of nodes. Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating deploy ..read more

Microservice Weekly, our newsletter about microservices had a great run – we’ve carefully curated the best sources we could find and sent out more than 160 issues to those who wanted to stay up-to-date in the complex world of microservices for years. Here’s a sneak peek if you want to take a look. It was more and more difficult for us to keep up the quality of the newsletters, so we knew we had to do something differently. The RisingStack newsletter, our main one had a lot more subscriber base, but it was mainly focused on our own content and experiences. While it was great to see that so many ..read more