Leveraging Functional Programming for Scalable, Sustainable Web Apps- Wendy Randolph |Lambda Days

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Leveraging Functional Programming for Scalable, Sustainable Web Apps- Wendy Randolph |Lambda Days 25

Leveraging Functional Programming for Scalable, Sustainable Web Apps- Wendy Randolph |Lambda Days 25

This talk was recorded at Lambda Days in June 2025. If you’re curious about our upcoming event, check https://lambdadays.org

From Clojure to Elixir: Leveraging Functional Programming for Scalable, Sustainable Web Apps

Clojure and Elixir each offer unique approaches to building scalable web apps. I’ll walk you through the benefits and trials of using Clojure and then Elixir to build the exact same web app. Clojure offers flexibility but requires careful stack decisions, while Elixir’s Phoenix framework offers an opinionated, plug-and-play experience. After walking through both applications, you’ll get a better idea of which one appeals to you more.

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