Elm Town 80 – Inspired: Roc with Richard Feldman

Elm Town 80 – Inspired: Roc with Richard Feldman

Author: Jared M. Smith September 17, 2024 Duration: 1:03:13
Elm pioneer Richard Feldman returns to explain why he made Roc, a direct descendant of Elm. He notes a distinct trade-off of choosing not to have persistent data structures. Later, he shares how his experience teaching Elm informed Roc's design. We even learn about the power of platforms.

Elm isn't just a programming language; it's a community built by curious and passionate people. Elm Town, hosted by Jared M. Smith, gives that community a voice. Each episode moves beyond technical syntax to explore the human stories behind the code. You'll hear from the individuals who are actively shaping Elm, from its core creators to developers who have chosen it for ambitious projects. Conversations delve into their motivations, the challenges they've faced, and the unique solutions they've built. This podcast captures the ongoing dialogue about where Elm is headed and why its approach to front-end development resonates so deeply. It’s about the philosophy of building reliable software and the collective effort that turns a good idea into a practical tool. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that feel like pulling up a chair with fellow engineers, where the talk is as much about craft and community as it is about compiler errors and elegant architecture. In Elm Town, you get a genuine sense of the people making and using the Elm language, and all the interesting things they do along the way.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 91

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Elm Town 18 - Spotlight on Mario Rogic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:49
A personal chat with Mari Rogic about his work with Elm, and his path to becoming the developer he is today.
Elm Town 15 - Preroll and Correction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30
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