Ash Framework - Building and Organizing Phoenix Applications

Overview

Explore how Ash Framework revolutionizes Phoenix application development by providing structured approaches to organize business logic and avoid common pitfalls in imperative programming.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Ash Framework
Overview and Objectives
Key Benefits Compared to Traditional Phoenix Development
Installation and Setup
• Core Concepts of Ash Framework
Resources and Their Role in Application Structure
Actions: Designing and Implementing Business Logic
Relationships: Managing Associations Between Resources
Querying with Ash Query Language (AQL)
• Creating a Phoenix Application with Ash Framework
Setting Up a New Phoenix Project
Integrating Ash Resources into Phoenix Contexts
Routing and Endpoint Configuration
• Structuring Business Logic with Ash
Defining and Organizing Resources for Scalability
Implementing Custom Actions and Middleware
Leveraging Policies for Access Control and Security
• Managing Data and Operations
Data Layer Abstraction with Ash
Utilizing Calculations and Aggregates
Handling Validations and Changesets
• Enhancing Application Functionality
Building Complex Queries with AQL
Utilizing Ash’s Event-Driven Architecture
Extending Ash with Custom Plugins and Extensions
• Debugging and Testing Ash Applications
Effective Techniques for Debugging Ash Logic
Writing Unit and Integration Tests for Resources
• Best Practices and Advanced Techniques
Optimizing Performance in Ash Applications
Handling Concurrency and Transactions
Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Ash
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Recap of Key Learning Points
Exploring Additional Resources and Community Support
Future Directions in Ash Framework Development and Phoenix Applications

Subjects

Programming