Elixir with Bliss Framework

Elixir and Phoenix development guidelines following Bliss Framework methodology.

Overview

This section covers Elixir development practices within the Bliss Framework, emphasizing functional programming principles, OTP patterns, and Phoenix web development best practices.

Key Areas

Language Fundamentals

• Functional Patterns: Immutability, pattern matching, and pipeline operations
• OTP Principles: GenServer, Supervisor, and application architecture
• Process Design: Actor model implementation and process communication

Phoenix Framework

• Web Development: Controller, view, and template organization
• LiveView: Real-time interactive applications
• API Design: RESTful and GraphQL API development

Data Management

• Ecto: Database schema design and query patterns
• Migrations: Database versioning and deployment strategies
• Data Validation: Input validation and error handling

Development Workflow

Project Structure

• Mix Projects: Application organization and dependency management
• Testing: ExUnit patterns and test-driven development
• Documentation: Code documentation and project guides

Deployment

• Release Management: Building and deploying Elixir releases
• Monitoring: Application observability and health checks
• Performance: Optimization techniques and profiling

Getting Started

Start with the functional programming patterns and OTP principles, then move to Phoenix-specific guidelines based on your project requirements.

These guidelines reflect years of production Elixir development experience and focus on building resilient, maintainable systems.