Does this skill help with Elixir interoperability?

Since Elixir also runs on the BEAM, the same interop principles for calling Erlang functions apply to calling Elixir modules from Gleam.

What are NIFs and does this skill support them?

NIFs (Native Implemented Functions) allow you to call C or Rust code from Gleam via the Erlang runtime. This skill includes patterns for declaring and loading these native libraries.

Can I use any Erlang library within my Gleam project?

Yes, by using @external declarations, you can call any Erlang module and function. This skill provides the patterns needed to map Erlang's dynamic signatures to Gleam's static types.

Is it possible to use Erlang's ETS for caching in Gleam?

Absolutely. This skill covers how to interface with Erlang Term Storage (ETS) to create high-performance, in-memory data stores directly from Gleam.

How does Gleam handle Erlang's dynamic type system safely?

Gleam uses the 'dynamic' module and decoders to validate Erlang terms at runtime, ensuring they match your expected Gleam types before they enter your application logic.

Gleam Erlang Interop

Name: Gleam Erlang Interop
Author: TheBushidoCollective

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API開発

Facilitates seamless integration between Gleam applications and the Erlang/BEAM ecosystem through type-safe external function declarations.

This skill provides specialized guidance for developers looking to leverage the power of the Erlang runtime within Gleam projects. It covers the declaration of external functions, utilization of the Erlang standard library (including ETS and Crypto), and the handling of dynamic types through robust decoding patterns. By bridging the gap between Gleam's static type system and Erlang's dynamic environment, it allows for the implementation of high-performance NIFs and Ports while maintaining codebase reliability and production-proven performance.

主な機能

0139 GitHub stars

02External function declarations for Erlang module integration

03Comprehensive patterns for Erlang Standard Library usage (ETS, Random, Crypto)

04NIF and Port management for C-interop and system process communication

05Type-safe wrappers for Erlang Atoms and complex terms

06Dynamic decoding strategies for Erlang records and proplists

ユースケース

01Integrating battle-tested Erlang libraries into modern Gleam applications

02Optimizing performance-critical paths using Native Implemented Functions (NIFs)

03Creating type-safe interfaces for existing BEAM-based infrastructure

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