What is Erlang?

[AstonJ]

I would echo some of what we’ve got in our guest welcome message

A (programming) language that’s part of massive systems that underpin pretty much the entire internet.

A language that’s been one of the best kept secrets of some of tech’s biggest giants.

… you’ll be in great company, and not only with those who may be starting out just like you, but with many who have real world experience scaling gigantic systems …and over decades too!

…it could just be what’s needed to take your app to the next level; faster, with smaller teams, and without the headache or financial commitment normally associated with such ambitious projects.

What would you say?