If you are writing a stateless web application backed up by a database, there is a good chance Elixir is a great fit. However, this is not where it shines. In this talk, we will discuss how to architect Elixir applications in order to leverage the features of the language and of its runtime.

We'll explore how to built connected, real-time web applications using Elixir and the Phoenix framework.

• Look at the basics of Elixir, or rather the things we need to dive into the workshop
• Get started with the basics of Phoenix and how to build simple HTML web applications with it
• Introduce channels and learn how to use them in order to communicate with clients in real time
• Talk about distribution and how to work with Phoenix on multiple servers
• Talk about LiveView and learn how to update data on a page from the server without any JavaScript

Elm is a functional programming language for creating web applications. Elm is commonly known for its static type checking abilities and Elm architecture (out of many other amazing things) which is a simple pattern for architecting webapps.

GraphQL is a query language spec for APIs defined by Facebook. It has changed the dynamics of front-end development with an array of powerful features. One such feature is declarative data fetching where you define what you would like to fetch and server responds with the data in the same format it is requested.

In this talk, we will look at

1. Sneak peek into Elm Type System
2. What is GraphQL and benefits of it over other data fetching methods.
3. Demo on how to write queries without custom DSL
4. Writing types to make the above process little neat and fun