In this episode of Big App Energy, hosts Ben and Jacob share valuable tips for tech startups by discussing Hired Gun Apps' go-to stack, PETL, and why they use it. They explore the history of the BEAM VM and Erlang, showcasing how Elixir builds upon this foundation to provide a developer-friendly language with powerful concurrency features. Discover the benefits of using Phoenix LiveView for real-time, interactive web applications, and how Tailwind CSS enables rapid UI development. Ben and Jacob also highlight the importance of PostgreSQL as a reliable database backend. This episode is packed with insights to help new
developers and small business owners make informed decisions about technology choices, saving time and resources while building robust, scalable applications.