Introduction to Integrating with External Code
Explore how to integrate Elixir with external libraries and code through three key strategies: native implemented functions for tight memory sharing, ports for separate OS processes, and distributed protocols for network communication. Understand the trade-offs and practical uses for extending Elixir’s capabilities.
Some constraints on Elixir
So far we have been talking about scenarios where Elixir and the Erlang VM really shine. The combination of a couple of years of explosive growth and Erlang’s decades’ long history will serve us well when we need to integrate with the tens of thousands of available packages and libraries written in both Erlang and Elixir.
Elixir has its limitations, ...