Characteristics of Ecto

Ecto is not the only database library for Elixir, but it’s one of the most mature and best-supported. Plataformatec, the company that launched Elixir, has been involved in Ecto’s development since the beginning, and José Valim (creator of Elixir) is still a frequent committer.

Beyond Ecto’s pedigree, three main characteristics make it stand out.