mix test.interactive is an interactive test runner for Elixir’s ExUnit. It automatically runs your tests using mix test whenever you save a change to your code or tests and allows you to interactively modify the arguments passed to mix test.

Today I start my new job as a Lead Software Engineer at Mechanical Orchard.

Let’s look at how we can use :noreply and GenServer.reply to allow a GenServer to continue working even while its callers wait for the result of long-running operations.

This article is about a regularly overlooked, but helpful feature in Elixir: the BREAK menu. We even explore the lesser-known commands and give suggestions for when to use them.

I’m happy to announce that my search for a new position is over!

Write cleaner, more reusable code by forgetting what you know.

When you start a new job, it often feels like you’ve jumped into the deep end of the pool and you need to find a way to just stay afloat. Eventually, the panic subsides and you’re keeping your head above the water. Then you learn to start swimming and are able to move confidently within your new surroundings. How can you tell which stage you’re in?

After a really enjoyable year at Sequin, I’m once again looking for a new opportunity.

In Elixir, how can you keep a GenServer from blocking its clients while performing a long operation?

In Elixir, we often use Ctrl-C Ctrl-C to exit the IEx interactive shell or to stop a running application. But did you ever notice the menu that pops up after the first Ctrl-C? I was curious about that menu and what it can do, so I dug in.