Joseph Koski
@jkwa.bsky.social
Author of Functional Programming with Elixir (beta, PragProg). Writing at joekoski.com.
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Advanced BEAM Architecture at Code BEAM Vancouver
Joseph Koski: Better DSLs
Nicholas Geraedts: GraphQL with Spark
Lorena Mireles: BEAM concurrency limits
Learn: → Intent-focused DSLs → Developer experience → Concurrency costs
codebeamvancouver.com#tickets
Joseph Koski: Better DSLs
Nicholas Geraedts: GraphQL with Spark
Lorena Mireles: BEAM concurrency limits
Learn: → Intent-focused DSLs → Developer experience → Concurrency costs
codebeamvancouver.com#tickets
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Advanced BEAM Architecture at Code BEAM Vancouver
Joseph Koski: Better DSLs
Nicholas Geraedts: GraphQL with Spark
Lorena Mireles: BEAM concurrency limits
Learn: → Intent-focused DSLs → Developer experience → Concurrency costs
codebeamvancouver.com#tickets
Joseph Koski: Better DSLs
Nicholas Geraedts: GraphQL with Spark
Lorena Mireles: BEAM concurrency limits
Learn: → Intent-focused DSLs → Developer experience → Concurrency costs
codebeamvancouver.com#tickets
Funx: Reducing Degrees of Freedom
Rules built from a consistent set of primitives with clear semantics are easier to reason about, review, and evolve.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Rules built from a consistent set of primitives with clear semantics are easier to reason about, review, and evolve.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: Reducing Degrees of Freedom
Reducing degrees of freedom to make rules more dependable.
www.joekoski.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Funx: Reducing Degrees of Freedom
Rules built from a consistent set of primitives with clear semantics are easier to reason about, review, and evolve.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Rules built from a consistent set of primitives with clear semantics are easier to reason about, review, and evolve.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: Free Your Predicates
Avoid burying your domain rules in control flow.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Avoid burying your domain rules in control flow.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: Free Your Predicates
“A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.” — John Gall
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February 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Funx: Free Your Predicates
Avoid burying your domain rules in control flow.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Avoid burying your domain rules in control flow.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/02...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx Eq: What does “same” mean in your domain?
How to model equality as a domain rule.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
How to model equality as a domain rule.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: Equality as a Domain Rule
“A model is a selectively simplified and consciously structured form of knowledge.” — Eric Evans
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January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Funx Eq: What does “same” mean in your domain?
How to model equality as a domain rule.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
How to model equality as a domain rule.
Includes a Livebook so you can try it yourself.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Optics in Funx: optics don’t live alone. Lens, Prism, Traversal, and Iso work together.
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: Optics Working Together
“You’re looking at it wrong.” — The Big Lebowski (1998)
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January 21, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Optics in Funx: optics don’t live alone. Lens, Prism, Traversal, and Iso work together.
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Optics in Funx: same thing, different representations. That’s an Iso.
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: The Optic Iso
“I see dead people.” — The Sixth Sense (1999)
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January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Optics in Funx: same thing, different representations. That’s an Iso.
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
My book is #1 on Amazon!
Proving once again that you can be #1 in anything, as long as you control the denominator.
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Proving once again that you can be #1 in anything, as long as you control the denominator.
a.co/d/dPiWKRE
Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir: Model Behavior, Manage Complexity, and Maximize Maintainability: Koski, Joseph, Tulton, Adaobi Obi: 9798888651797: Amazon.com: Books
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January 8, 2026 at 11:14 PM
My book is #1 on Amazon!
Proving once again that you can be #1 in anything, as long as you control the denominator.
a.co/d/dPiWKRE
Proving once again that you can be #1 in anything, as long as you control the denominator.
a.co/d/dPiWKRE
Reposted by Joseph Koski
New speakers: Lorena Miles, @hayleigh.dev & @jkwa.bsky.social join Code BEAM Lite Vancouver! More announcements coming. Join waiting list for exclusive pricing.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New speakers: Lorena Miles, @hayleigh.dev & @jkwa.bsky.social join Code BEAM Lite Vancouver! More announcements coming. Join waiting list for exclusive pricing.
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More optics in Funx: when you need multiple foci, use a traversal.
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Funx: Adding the Optic Traversal
“You’re either in or you’re out.” — Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
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January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
More optics in Funx: when you need multiple foci, use a traversal.
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Includes a Livebook
www.joekoski.com/blog/2026/01...
#elixirlang #livebook #funx
Reposted by Joseph Koski
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January 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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#6 Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir
by Joseph Koski @jkwa.bsky.social
pragprog.com/titles/...
Use code INSIGHT to save 40% off this title (and almost everything else) at pragprog.com
#6 Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir
by Joseph Koski @jkwa.bsky.social
pragprog.com/titles/...
Use code INSIGHT to save 40% off this title (and almost everything else) at pragprog.com
My book up on Amazon 🎉
About 900 people have already purchased it directly from the Pragmatic Bookshelf. If you’re one of them, I’d really appreciate a review. Even a quick sentence or two makes a huge difference.
a.co/d/bWoZwVc
About 900 people have already purchased it directly from the Pragmatic Bookshelf. If you’re one of them, I’d really appreciate a review. Even a quick sentence or two makes a huge difference.
a.co/d/bWoZwVc
Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir: Model Behavior, Manage Complexity, and Maximize Maintainability: Koski, Joseph, Tulton, Adaobi Obi: 9798888651797: Amazon.com: Books
Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir: Model Behavior, Manage Complexity, and Maximize Maintainability [Koski, Joseph, Tulton, Adaobi Obi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ad...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My book up on Amazon 🎉
About 900 people have already purchased it directly from the Pragmatic Bookshelf. If you’re one of them, I’d really appreciate a review. Even a quick sentence or two makes a huge difference.
a.co/d/bWoZwVc
About 900 people have already purchased it directly from the Pragmatic Bookshelf. If you’re one of them, I’d really appreciate a review. Even a quick sentence or two makes a huge difference.
a.co/d/bWoZwVc
More optics in Funx: name your shareable boundaries with prisms.
Includes a Livebook.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
Includes a Livebook.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
Funx: Adding the Optic Prism
“The problem is choice.” — Neo, The Matrix (1999)
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December 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
More optics in Funx: name your shareable boundaries with prisms.
Includes a Livebook.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
Includes a Livebook.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
Couldn't fit optics in my book, but I can build them into Funx. Here's why lawful lenses matter (even in Elixir):
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
Funx: Adding the Optic Lens
“I didn’t say it would be easy. I just said it would be the truth.” —Morpheus, The Matrix (1999)
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December 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Couldn't fit optics in my book, but I can build them into Funx. Here's why lawful lenses matter (even in Elixir):
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
New blog post: After building out the Either DSL, I realized Funx needed a context-aware tap.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
Funx: Adding tap
Tap tap tap-a-roo
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December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
New blog post: After building out the Either DSL, I realized Funx needed a context-aware tap.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang
New post in my Ash Framework series. This time I’m lifting a few of Ash’s DSL ideas (or stealing them outright) to build an Either DSL in Funx.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Ash Framework: Lessons from its DSL
Lifting (or perhaps stealing) some of Ash’s good ideas.
www.joekoski.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
New post in my Ash Framework series. This time I’m lifting a few of Ash’s DSL ideas (or stealing them outright) to build an Either DSL in Funx.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/12...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
A new post in my series on the Ash Framework. This one looks at calculations and includes functional programming strategies for managing uncertainty.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Ash Framework: Calculations and Uncertainty
How Ash calculations work and ways to deal with missing or uncertain data.
www.joekoski.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
A new post in my series on the Ash Framework. This one looks at calculations and includes functional programming strategies for managing uncertainty.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Reposted by Joseph Koski
When the work of our authors intersects, it's amazing. Such a privilege to provide a platform for all these talented, passionate humans.
And, their books are included in our Black Friday, 50% off sale!
And, their books are included in our Black Friday, 50% off sale!
A new post in my series on the Ash Framework. This one explores the underlying mechanics of Ash validation and where Funx can help when checks need more structure or concurrency.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Ash Framework: Diving into Validation
“That’s just, like, your opinion, man.” —The Big Lebowski (1998)
www.joekoski.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
When the work of our authors intersects, it's amazing. Such a privilege to provide a platform for all these talented, passionate humans.
And, their books are included in our Black Friday, 50% off sale!
And, their books are included in our Black Friday, 50% off sale!
A new post in my series on the Ash Framework. This one explores the underlying mechanics of Ash validation and where Funx can help when checks need more structure or concurrency.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Ash Framework: Diving into Validation
“That’s just, like, your opinion, man.” —The Big Lebowski (1998)
www.joekoski.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A new post in my series on the Ash Framework. This one explores the underlying mechanics of Ash validation and where Funx can help when checks need more structure or concurrency.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Another in my series on the Ash Framework. Understanding actions from a functional programming perspective.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
Ash Framework: A Closer Look at Actions
Time for a closer look at actions.
www.joekoski.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Another in my series on the Ash Framework. Understanding actions from a functional programming perspective.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
Yet another in my series on the Ash Framework. I wanted to explore what it’s like to bring Ash into an existing project.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
Ash Framework: Evaluating Ash for Existing Systems
How difficult is it to incorporate Ash into an existing codebase?
www.joekoski.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Yet another in my series on the Ash Framework. I wanted to explore what it’s like to bring Ash into an existing project.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/11...
#elixirlang
Adding to my series on the Ash Framework book. Exploring how Ash works with Ecto and taking the opportunity to try a promising new library called Electric.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Ash Framework: Combining Ash Writes with Electric Reads
Exploring how Ash implements Ecto.
www.joekoski.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Adding to my series on the Ash Framework book. Exploring how Ash works with Ecto and taking the opportunity to try a promising new library called Electric.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Reposted by Joseph Koski
Beta Update
Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir by @jkwa.bsky.social
Model Behavior, Manage Complexity, and Maximize Maintainability
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Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir by @jkwa.bsky.social
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October 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Beta Update
Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir by @jkwa.bsky.social
Model Behavior, Manage Complexity, and Maximize Maintainability
pragprog.com/titles/...
B5.0 Release Notes:
* Production complete. On to layout & print.
(Already purchased? Check your email for a download link.)
Advanced Functional Programming with Elixir by @jkwa.bsky.social
Model Behavior, Manage Complexity, and Maximize Maintainability
pragprog.com/titles/...
B5.0 Release Notes:
* Production complete. On to layout & print.
(Already purchased? Check your email for a download link.)
Adding to my series on the Ash Framework book. Taking a closer look at messy authorization.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
Ash Framework: Why Authorization gets Messy
Where is the mess?
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October 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Adding to my series on the Ash Framework book. Taking a closer look at messy authorization.
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com
www.joekoski.com/blog/2025/10...
#elixirlang @pragprog.com