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So far we have seen how to use the basic data types and coding principles of the Erlang VM via the Elixir language. Now we will go full circle and create a working web application using the Phoenix Web Framework. Phoenix uses the MVC server-side pattern...

Single page apps are the new hotness; everyone’s trying to figure out the easiest way to build them. But it’s more than just finding a couple of controls to slap together and sprinkling Ajax pixie dust on it. Building scalable and maintainable apps is...

JavaZone in Oslo is a nice conference to both attend to and speak at. The organizers show speakers around the venue the day before and you’re generally well taken care of. Another nice thing is the food which is served continuously from 10.00 throughout...

With the entry of smartphones and tablets, internet access is mostly through mobile devices. To get the most out of your device, you need the right if not the best mobile web browser. But it's not that easy and most inbuilt browsers are so unsatisfying...

Preamble A short conversation with a wonderful British physicist on a boat in Hong Kong prompted this post. It outlines the mathematical foundations of Web Summit, as well as our broader methodology for optimising human gatherings explained in part...