Elixir and Phoenix Screencasts
#20: Intro to Module Plugs
In this episode we’ll get an intro to module plugs in Elixir. We’ll take an existing function plug and convert it into a module plug - highlighting the difference between the two.
#19: Intro to Function Plugs
Plug is an essential tool when building web applications in Elixir. In this episode we’ll dive into function plugs by building one and using it in an existing Phoenix application.
#18: Phoenix Debug Toolbar ex_debug_tool
ex_debug_toolbar is a great new Elixir project that makes it easier to debug Phoenix applications and see stats about them. In this episode we’ll learn how to use it with an existing Phoenix application.
#17: Benchmarking with Benchee
How can you determine the performance of two pieces of code that have the same output? Benchmarking is the answer and Benchee is a great benchmarking framework for Elixir.
#16: Upgrading to Phoenix 1.3
Phoenix 1.3 represents a major shift in how to build and think about Elixir Phoenix applications. In this episode learn how to upgrade an existing Phoenix application to 1.3.
#15: Sending Email with Bamboo Part 2
We pick up where we left off in Part 1 of Sending Email with Bamboo. In this episode we add an email template and show how you can use Bamboo to compose multiple emails.
#14: Sending Email with Bamboo Part 1
Sending email from an Elixir app is a common problem and Bamboo makes it easy. In this episode we’ll get started by using Bamboo to trigger a simple email from our application.
#13: Custom Error Pages in Phoenix
Creating custom error pages helps give your application a consistent feel - even when something goes wrong. In this episode we’ll customize the 404 and 500 error pages in a Phoenix application.
#12: Intro to GenServer
Jump into the Elixir GenServer module. In this episode we’ll get started using GenServer to create a simple shopping list module that can we can use to add, remove, and view our groceries.