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Ask HN: Why isn't Phoenix/Elixir more mainstream?

Hey all!

I've been a frontend developer for years, primarily working with React and Vue, connecting them to REST or GraphQL APIs. Lately, I've been diving into Phoenix/Elixir, and I've been intrigued.

From the docs and examples, Phoenix seems to offer a significant amount of built-in functionality, potentially providing a more streamlined and robust approach than the separate backend/frontend architectures I've been using.

However, I know there's always more to the story. For those experienced with Phoenix/Elixir:

What are its pros and cons compared to popular frontend frameworks?

Why hasn't it gained as much traction as other frameworks?

Appreciate your insights!

91 points HerrBertling 3 years ago 127 comments

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