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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I sit down with Zach Daniel, the brilliant creator of Ash Framework, for a fascinating discussion about the intersection of AI and application development. We dive deep into LLM workflows, explore the revolutionary usage rules system, and get an exclusive look at Ash AI - the comprehensive toolkit that's changing how we integrate AI capabilities into Elixir applications.
Zach shares his insights on effective LLM usage patterns, from vibe coding workflows to production-ready AI integrations. We explore the groundbreaking usage rules system that allows library authors to provide LLM-specific guidance, making AI assistance dramatically more effective for framework users. The conversation covers Ash AI's powerful features including automated chatbot generation, prompt-backed actions, and seamless tool integration that lets you build AI-enabled applications with minimal effort.
Our discussion also touches on the challenges of scaling open source communities, the future of solo entrepreneurship in the AI era, and how tools like Deep Wiki are creating surprisingly accurate AI-generated documentation. Zach provides valuable perspective on managing large open source projects while maintaining code quality and community engagement.
This episode offers essential insights for developers interested in leveraging AI tools effectively, understanding modern framework design, and building robust applications with Elixir and Ash. Whether you're exploring AI integration or looking to understand cutting-edge development workflows, this conversation provides practical wisdom and forward-thinking perspectives.
Resources Mentioned:
- Ash Framework: https://ash-hq.org/
- Ash Framework Book: https://pragprog.com/titles/ldash/ash-framework/
- Usage Rules: https://hexdocs.pm/usage_rules/
- Deep Wiki: https://deepwiki.org/
Connect with Zach:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdaniel/
- Substack: https://www.zachdaniel.dev/
- GitHub: https://github.com/zachdaniel
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
- Elixir Mentor: https://elixirmentor.com
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In this episode of the Elixir Mentor Podcast, I sit down with Zach Daniel, the brilliant creator of Ash Framework, for a fascinating discussion about the intersection of AI and application development. We dive deep into LLM workflows, explore the revolutionary usage rules system, and get an exclusive look at Ash AI - the comprehensive toolkit that's changing how we integrate AI capabilities into Elixir applications.
Zach shares his insights on effective LLM usage patterns, from vibe coding workflows to production-ready AI integrations. We explore the groundbreaking usage rules system that allows library authors to provide LLM-specific guidance, making AI assistance dramatically more effective for framework users. The conversation covers Ash AI's powerful features including automated chatbot generation, prompt-backed actions, and seamless tool integration that lets you build AI-enabled applications with minimal effort.
Our discussion also touches on the challenges of scaling open source communities, the future of solo entrepreneurship in the AI era, and how tools like Deep Wiki are creating surprisingly accurate AI-generated documentation. Zach provides valuable perspective on managing large open source projects while maintaining code quality and community engagement.
This episode offers essential insights for developers interested in leveraging AI tools effectively, understanding modern framework design, and building robust applications with Elixir and Ash. Whether you're exploring AI integration or looking to understand cutting-edge development workflows, this conversation provides practical wisdom and forward-thinking perspectives.
Resources Mentioned:
- Ash Framework: https://ash-hq.org/
- Ash Framework Book: https://pragprog.com/titles/ldash/ash-framework/
- Usage Rules: https://hexdocs.pm/usage_rules/
- Deep Wiki: https://deepwiki.org/
Connect with Zach:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdaniel/
- Substack: https://www.zachdaniel.dev/
- GitHub: https://github.com/zachdaniel
SUPPORT ELIXIR MENTOR
- Elixir Mentor: https://elixirmentor.com

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