Why I Chose Elixir Phoenix over Rails, Laravel, and Next.js
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- #Phoenix LiveView
- #Web Development
- #Elixir
- The primary reason for coding is to solve problems optimally.
- Speed (both application and development) is a crucial factor in choosing a framework.
- Phoenix LiveView was chosen for its monolithic approach, eliminating the need to manage frontend and backend separately.
- Alternatives like Laravel Livewire, Rails Hotwire, and Next.js were considered but had drawbacks.
- Rails Hotwire was appealing for MVP speed but lacked seamless real-time updates and background jobs.
- Phoenix (Elixir) offers Rails-like elegance with superior performance and built-in features like Oban for background jobs.
- LiveView provides a balance between server-rendered apps and frontend-heavy frameworks, using WebSockets for real-time updates.
- Elixir is compiled and runs on Erlang, known for powering high-concurrency systems like WhatsApp and Discord.
- Phoenix is not necessarily better than Laravel, Rails, or Next.js but was the best fit for the author's project (Hyperzoned.com).
- Encouragement to explore beyond familiar tools to find more efficient solutions.