BEAM NIFs in Ziglang for Elixir and Erlang - Code BEAM Lite Stockholm 2023

Explore the latest developments in writing NIFs using Ziglang for both Elixir and Erlang in this 37-minute conference talk from Code BEAM Lite Stockholm 2023. Discover how the integration between Ziglang and the BEAM has reached new heights, and learn about leveraging the Zigler package for NIF development across both Elixir and Erlang platforms. Gain insights into the problem-solving process, design considerations, and the advantages of using Ziglang for BEAM NIFs. Follow the speaker's journey from the initial challenges to the current state of the technology, including type marshalling, BEAM resource handling, and practical demonstrations. Understand the background, implementation details, and potential applications of this approach to NIF development in the BEAM ecosystem.

Intro
How did I get to this point
The problem
The pitfalls
The design space
Why Ziglang
Ziglang
Ziglang for Elixir
Type marshalling
Ziglang in Elixir
BEAM Resource
How it Works
How it happened
How it works in Erlang
Background
Easy C
Demo
Conclusion