We're thrilled to announce that our very own Zach Daniel will be back in Chattanooga, USA at the Scenic City Summit 2025 this June to present his compelling talk - "Building on Bedrock: Elixir's Fundamental Design Advantage" - a presentation that promises to deliver valuable insights for developers across all experience levels, from curious beginners to seasoned Elixir experts.
Why This Talk Matters
In the ever-evolving landscape of programming languages, Elixir has consistently proven itself as a powerhouse of efficiency and reliability. Despite being considered a "niche" language without major corporate backing, Elixir enables development teams to:
- Deliver software with exceptional quality
- Ship features at accelerated speeds
- Significantly reduce both development and operational costs
But what exactly makes Elixir so special? This is precisely what Zach will explore in his presentation.
With over 10 years of hands-on experience with Elixir, Zach brings a wealth of knowledge to this topic. As a framework author who regularly works with high-level abstractions and business logic, he's uniquely positioned to peel back the layers and reveal the foundational elements that make Elixir stand out.
What You'll Learn
Zach's talk will dive deep into the fundamental design choices that underpin the Elixir programming language. Discover how these seemingly small design decisions compound to create exponentially more efficient and understandable applications.
As Zach puts it in his abstract: "We will come to understand the fundamental reason that Elixir manages to be so productive and effective: We aren't building on sand."
This presentation will illustrate how core design principles are multiplied and magnified when systems are built upon them—a crucial understanding for any developer looking to create robust, scalable applications.
Whether you're an experienced Elixir developer looking to deepen your understanding of the language's inner workings, a team leader considering Elixir for future projects, or simply a curious developer interested in what makes certain programming languages more effective than others, this talk promises valuable insights that you can immediately apply to your own development practices.
About Scenic City Summit
Scenic City Summit has established itself as a premier software development conference designed to cover all aspects of the field regardless of technology stack. The event connects IT professionals across industries, platforms, and businesses to share new methodologies, emerging technologies, and practical knowledge on unique and engaging topics.
Founded in 2016 as a community developer conference held at the Engineering, Math, and Computer Science building, Scenic City Summit has since expanded to the Chattanooga Convention Center. The conference has grown to include diverse tracks covering data science, cloud computing, DevOps practices, UX/UI design, and numerous other topics, making it an essential event for technical professionals throughout the region.
Join us this June for what promises to be an enlightening presentation that could fundamentally change how you approach software development.
For more information about the Scenic City Summit and to register for the event, please visit sceniccitysummit.com
