Building Blocks and How to Use Them: A MongooseIM Case Study - Code BEAM America 2022

Explore the evolution of open-source projects through a case study of MongooseIM, Erlang Solutions' robust and scalable messaging server, in this conference talk from Code BEAM America 2022. Delve into common Erlang design patterns for servers, including supervision trees, process management, and the strategic use of NIFs. Learn how to maintain and evolve large-scale projects while keeping them manageable. Discover the process of identifying reusable components within a complex system and how these can be extracted into separate libraries for broader application. Gain insights into the open-source development process and the importance of community contribution in sustaining and improving long-term projects.