BEAM: The Perfect Fit for Networks

Explore the power of BEAM for networking applications in this insightful conference talk from Code BEAM Europe 2023. Discover why BEAM is an ideal choice for tackling networking challenges, especially when compared to lower-level languages like Rust or Go. Delve into the world of TCP applications using BEAM, learning how its lightweight processes and messaging system provide an intuitive approach to handling sockets and data. Gain valuable insights into building scalable and fault-tolerant TCP servers using acceptor pools and supervision trees. Understand how to leverage the gen_statem behaviour for creating reliable TCP clients. Uncover the foundational concepts behind popular tools like Phoenix, LiveView, and channels, providing a deeper understanding of their inner workings. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to networking, this talk offers valuable knowledge to enhance your skills in building robust network applications with BEAM.