Book Contents
1
Origins: Why Erlang Wasn't Enough
- BEAM Concept and SMP Machines
- First GitHub Commit
2
Metaprogramming Revolution
- Macros as Core Feature
- Pipe Operator and DSL
3
Phoenix: Web Rebirth
- LiveView: New Web Era
- Real-time Telecommunication Applications
4
Business Case Studies
- Discord: 5M connections with 5 engineers
- Pinterest: 50% cost reduction case
5
Big Tech and Elixir
- Discord: 5 million connections on node
- Important: Pinterest, Bleacher Report
6
Machines Learn: ML in Elixir
- Nx: NumPy for BEAM
- Integration with PyTorch
7
Global Community
- ElixirConf in Numbers
- "No Drama" Principle
8
Language Wars
- Elixir vs Go/Rust
- IoT Battle
9
Future of BEAM
- Quantum Computing
- Web3 and P2P Networks
"Elixir is not just a language, it's a REFORM movement for minimalism and productivity."
— Chris McCord, Creator of Phoenix
