Ayoush
Preparing for a Senior Elixir Position: What Should I Know and Reference Material?
Hello Elixir community,
I’m planning to transition into a senior Elixir developer role, and I’d like to make sure I’m up-to-date with the latest developments in the Elixir ecosystem, considering all the recent additions and changes to the language and the Phoenix framework. I previously worked extensively with Elixir but had to step away due to job requirements. Now, I’m eager to re-enter the field, particularly in companies that use Elixir and Phoenix as their tech stack.
Could you please provide guidance on the key topics and areas of knowledge I should prioritize for preparing for interviews and excelling in a senior Elixir position, taking into account all the recent developments in the language and framework? Additionally, if you can recommend any specific reference materials or resources that have been particularly helpful in staying current with Elixir and Phoenix, that would be greatly appreciated.
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dimitarvp
Well, knowing English intimately is a very hard requirement for many senior positions, so you should also work on that.
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No hard feelings, but you should know that there is no “preparing” for Senior Elixir position (unless you have a few years to spend, that is).
If you want to learn technology then there is plenty of material, but don’t get the idea that you will become a senior overnight.
Ayoush
yes it is. English is not my first choice of language so I don’t hesitate taking help of a tool which is there to help you.
D4no0
From what I understand it is more preparing in terms of interview, maybe catch up with new things from elixir/phoenix.
I didn’t use phoenix for about half a year (it was around the 1.7 update) and when I started a new app, so many things changed that I literally had no idea what was going on, had to read various pieces from documentation and changelogs.
As for why to prepare for a technical interview for a senior position, here I agree with you, you either are senior material or not, taking in consideration that senior badge that you gave yourself even means something.
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