2016
Prior to Elixir, our main technology was Ruby and Rails. After a few years, the usage of some of our Rails apps went 1000x and it turned out that its performance and scalability are far from optimal causing availability issues and a skyrocketing server bill.
In early 2016, Elixir was gaining momentum as a performance-oriented alternative to Ruby and after listening to Jose's talk on Elixir at Euruko 2016, we were quickly eager to try it out.
First Elixir app
The very first Elixir app was a `Work Order` (think tasks) Phoenix prototype for plant production. At the time, Phoenix controllers felt a bit bulky, but the functional flow was refreshing compared to OOP.
2017
Communication Gateway
For our client HEXO, we created an Elixir-based Enterprise Service Bus alike application.
Operating in a new, highly-regulated environment, HEXO required strict transparency and control over how data flows between systems and users. Our Elixir solution enabled system integrations and data access to be both fully traceable and highly performant.
Funny thing, they had a product named Elixir.
2018
Fax processing
For HEXO, we developed a high-throughput inbox system that continuously processes incoming fax messages. The solution uses Elixir’s lightweight concurrency model to manage parallel tasks and isolate for smooth handling of large message volumes.
To address integration-specific edge cases and file processing challenges, we implemented supervised processes that automatically recover from errors, along with retry mechanisms for transient failures.
Document handling
Created an Elixir application to automate label generation and PDF document editing. The system uses Elixir’s concurrency to efficiently process high volumes of requests. The solution often handled 10 000+ documents an hour.
2019
Dynamic Nav sync app
Built an Elixir component to synchronize data between Microsoft Dynamics NAV and an e-commerce platform. The system handles continuous data flows—such as product updates, inventory levels, and order synchronization—in real time. With supervised processes and retry strategies, the integration ensures consistent, up-to-date information across both systems.
User roles and permissions management
For our client, we developed a SOC2 compliant Elixir-Phoenix platform for managing users, roles, permissions and access. It provided a robust process for access control and compliance in an enterprise environment.
2020
E-commerce API
Implemented a Phoenix-based API gateway to power a React e-commerce frontend. The gateway handles all client requests like product browsing, checkout flows, and user interactions with low latency and high reliability. Built on Elixir’s concurrent and fault-tolerant architecture, it handles traffic for around 20,000 clients.
Live order tracking
Created a Phoenix application that enables webstore clients to track their orders in real time. The system provides full visibility across the supply chain and, once shipped, integrates with all major Canadian carriers to display live transit updates.
AI document processing
Created an Elixir app for handling communication with multiple SageMaker models, handling prediction data and privisioning the models' computing resources.
2021
SMS communication platform
Started working on an SMS communication platform running Elixir/Phoenix for an LA startup.
E-shop
Built a lightweight Phoenix application providing a product catalog and e-commerce functionality for an NGO. The system enables browsing, ordering, and basic checkout flows while remaining simple, maintainable, and cost-effective..
Live inventory system
Built a comprehensive Elixir solution to fetch, and process data from multiple inconsistent and messy sources. The system handles a lot of data and it's designed for high concurrency and fault-tolerance. It automates tasks that would be infeasible to handle manually.
2022
Property enrichment
We developed a specialized Elixir-based system for product property enrichment and standardization. This solution integrates AI models to analyze inconsistent product attributes, resolve ambiguities, and apply standardized formats across catalogs. The system ensures cleaner, more searchable, and reliable product data—streamlining downstream process of catalog management.
Mobile app API
Developed a secure backend API + admin area with Elixir and Phoenix to power a health-focused mobile application for medical cannabis patients. The system manages user authentication, patient profiles, and dosage tracking while ensuring compliance with healthcare data privacy standards.
2023
Trading app
Developed an Phoenix/Liveview application for a trading floor that connects directly to traders’ primary application and enriches it with external market data, including regulatory filings and financial disclosures. The system leverages Elixir’s concurrent data pipelines to fetch and process large volumes of information in real time, performing on-the-fly calculations of key coefficients and metrics.
In app chat
Built a real-time direct messaging system in Elixir that seamlessly integrates into an existing peer-to-peer marketplace. The solution leverages Phoenix Liveview to offer dynamic and real-time experience, without using JS libraries.
2024
Crypto trading
Developed an Elixir-based trading application that automates cryptocurrency trading strategies. The system runs market simulations to backtest and optimize trading models, then executes trades automatically based on live market conditions.
SOP tracking
For a property management company we created a task management platform. The solution leverages Elixir and Phoenix to deliver real-time updates, a mobile-friendly LiveView client, and live notifications for field workers.
2025
For over a decade, our commitment to Elixir has only grown stronger. We continue to enhance and expand applications built in previous years while also developing a variety of new ones — many heavily leveraging LiveView.
