Let's talk about Braid

Hi folks,

We're happy to come back after a break from meetups. This time we're happy to have Peer Stritzinger, founder of GRiSP (an IoT platform, running Erlang/Elixir on bare metal) ~~and Kero van Gelder, an Agile SW Engineer & Coach as freelancer and Gleam enthousiast~~.

We're thankful for Kyna & TechMongers for hosting us.

|> Location: Kyna, Koningin Wilhelminaplein 1, 1062 HG Amsterdam (close to train station Amsterdam Lelylaan)

|> Important notes:

It might have been a while since you been to an in person event, let it not hold you back from attending, it will be worth it ;). Make sure you read through our Code of Conduct so everyone enjoys our events. You'll find it at: GitHub

|> Preliminary schedule:

18:30 - 19:15 Walk in time, socializing & eating some 🍕
19:15 - 19:45 Unraveling the Potential of Braid - Peer Stritzinger
19:45 - 20:00 Potty break
20:00 - 20:30 2nd talk cancelled due to illness
20:30 - 22:00 Lightning talks, socializing

|> Talk abstracts:

Title: Unraveling the Potential of Braid: Orchestrating Secure, Distributed Erlang Nodes & Beyond
Abstract:
Join us for an enlightening talk on “Braid,” a cutting-edge system designed to revolutionize the way we handle distributed computing and orchestration. Braid is an Erlang/OTP application that enables the spawning and orchestration of containers, facilitating seamless communication between them and their peers across various platforms. During this session, we’ll delve into the intricacies of Braid, exploring its core components: Braid CLI to define connections and control the infrastructure, Braidnet for deployment on cloud platforms like Fly.io, and Braidnode to extend and integrate the hosted applications.
Discover how Braid integrates a robust certificate infrastructure through Braidcert to ensure secure Erlang distribution between instances. We achieve this without exposing private keys to the application which doesn’t need to care about its secure handling. We’ll also discuss its capability to run not just Erlang nodes but extend its functionality to arbitrary containers, microkernel-based applications, and even IoT nodes based on GRiSP technology.
This talk is perfect for developers, system architects, and technology enthusiasts eager to learn about the latest advancements in distributed computing and secure orchestration. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current systems or explore new technological horizons, Braid offers a glimpse into the future of secure, distributed node orchestration. Don’t miss this opportunity to unravel the potential of Braid and how it can transform the landscape of distributed computing!

Title: Gleam - Postponed to next time, due to illness

Gleam is the new kid on the block in the Erlang / BEAM ecosystem.

Gleam is typed, we will show what concepts such as an OTP actor looks like in Gleam.

Gleam also compiles to JavaScript, which allows sharing some code between back-end and web browser. We will build a tiny web app to show this.

If you want, you can follow along on your own laptop. Please, install gleam from https://gleam.run/ before the meetup.