Problem Solving with Erlang & the BEAM

Explore the origins and impact of Erlang in this 28-minute GOTO Unscripted interview featuring Erlang co-inventor Robert Virding and Erlang Solutions founder Francesco Cesarini. Discover how Erlang's unique design addresses challenges in reliability and scalability across various industries. Learn about the language's journey from its inception to its current role in powering mission-critical applications for companies like WhatsApp, Ericsson, and Klarna. Gain insights into Erlang's exceptional concurrency capabilities, fault tolerance, and its significance in building high-performance systems for today's interconnected world. Delve into the initial obstacles faced by the Erlang ecosystem and the plans for its future development.

Problem Solving with Erlang & the BEAM • Robert Virding & Francesco Cesarini