Elixir Newbie

A podcast about what it's like being new to Elixir. I (Brooklin Myers) share my experience, document my process, and summarize what I learn to help and encourage new Elixir developers.

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Episodes

Ep 7: Data Types in Elixir

Data is everything in programming. Understanding how to represent real-world information as data types is fundamental. So let's talk about the common data types in Elixir. Links: - Elixir School --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter ....

Oct 22, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep 6: Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome is the feeling you get when expectations of you don't line up with your perceived reality. So what do you do when you feel it, and could it be a sign you're doing something right? --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter ....

Oct 16, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: How to Solve Any Problem

You have joined a new team, and you have been given your first task. But, how do you solve a problem in an unknown codebase? For that matter, How do you solve any problem put in front of you? --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter ....

Oct 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: Develop a Practice of Continuous Learning

You've created a learning path for yourself, but how do you stick to it? Let's talk about motivation, discipline, and how to integrate learning into your life. Links: - Foam --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter ....

Oct 01, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3: Create Your Elixir Learning Path

Let's learn how to learn. In this episode, you'll get a deep dive into the resources available for new developers who want to pick up, as well as what concepts you can focus on to become an employable developer. Links: - Elixir School - Joy Of Elixir - Elixir Docs - Elixir Casts - Stephen Grider's Udemy Course - Exercism.io - Alchemist Camp - Elixir REPL - Hack4Health Hackathon - Create Your Learning Path Blog - Elixir Syntax Overview --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBea...

Sep 24, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: From Elixir Newbie to Elixir Developer

How do you go from Elixir Newbie to an Elixir Developer? In this episode let's break down steps for how to build your skills and portfolio so you can land an Elixir job. Links: - Atomic Habits - Are You Applying To Jobs Wrong? - How to Pick Your Next Side Project - Stephen Grider's The Complete Elixir and Phoenix Bootcamp --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter ....

Sep 17, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: Why Should Newbies Use Elixir?

Welcome to the Elixir Newbie podcast. I am your host, Brooklin Myers, and I am an Elixir Newbie. My goal is to help people adopt elixir and grow as developers while doing the same myself. The Elixir Newbie Podcast hopes to encourage aspiring developers to break into the Elixir industry, help developers from other languages who want to learn Elixir, and support Elixir developers interested in helping other developers adopt the language Links: - Tyler Carrol - Testing Elixir --- Want to learn more...

Sep 10, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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