JSON Web Tokens, or JWTs, allow us to authenticate requests between the client and the server by encrypting authentication information into a secure, compact JSON object that is digitally signed. In this post, we'll use the Joken library to implement JWT auth in a Phoenix app. We'll focus on JWTs… »
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Wondering what's with all the hype about this new-fangled programming language, Elixir? Check out my friend, former co-worker, future co-worker and all-around smart guy Steven Nuñez talk about why you should learn Elixir! http://therabbithole.libsyn.com/68-why-not-use-elixir The Rabbit Hole is an excellent programming podcast btw and I recommend… »
I attended Empex last year for the first time. Empex is an awesome, dynamic, inspiring, one-day Elixir conference. As an Elixir newbie, I had no idea what anyone was talking about. And I hated it! (Okay, I kind of loved it). It really gave me a kick in the butt… »