Implementing Languages on the BEAM

Why LFE is not just Common Lisp on the BEAM, why Elixir is not just Ruby, why Efene is not just Python?

In this talk we will explore the ressons why BEAM languages are the way they are, which things the BEAM makes easy and which makes... complicated.

We will explore what's involved in developing a language on the BEAM that's actually useful and share experiences and tips.

@Code BEAM SF 2018