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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · 1d

What if your codebase could document itself?

AI "explains the why, not just the what.”

SmartLogic engineer Emma Whamond put AI coding tools to the test for documentation.

🔗 Read the blog post: smr.tl/3X1vIjf

#AItools #CodeDocumentation #DevEx

Using AI for Codebase Documentation Your Team Actually Needs

Learn how AI for code documentation helps capture business logic, reduce silos, and onboard faster without slowing development teams down.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · 24d

SmartLogic is heading to EDUCAUSE 2025!

Our COO, Dr. Bri Bellavati, will be in Nashville Oct 27–30, connecting with education innovators building smarter, more scalable tech.

Let’s chat if you’re exploring new ways to bring big ideas to life!

#EDUCAUSE2025 #EdTech #edu2025 @educause.bsky.social

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Sep 30

SmartLogic PM Alicia Brindisi used n8n to build a no-code workflow that connects Google Sheets + ClickUp.

The result: automated time tracking and less manual busywork.

📖 Blog + demo video: buff.ly/tVokJDb

#nocode #automation #futureofwork #webdevelopment

How I Used AI (and Zero Code) to Improve Our Project Management Workflow

I don’t know how to write code, and if you showed me a terminal window I’d probably ask if I could close it. And yet, a few weeks ago, I built a no-code automation workflow that’s giving us better…

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Sep 24

Modernizing a legacy Rails app isn’t just swapping libraries, it’s detangling years of “temporary” fixes, jQuery, and mystery plugins.

SmartLogic engineer Emma Whamond shares how she used AI to tackle a Rails 7 upgrade + what it means for devs: buff.ly/IOkQtyY

#webdev #AI #softwaredev

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 28

🎙️ It’s a wrap on Season 14: Enter the Elixirverse!

Elixir Wizards Dan, Charles & Sundi look back on what we learned: dataframes to deployment, types to Python interop, and what’s next for the Elixir ecosystem.

▶️ youtu.be/J_dqi_BNxvQ
🎧 smartlogic.io/podcast/elix...

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 20

💬 We want to hear from you!

We’re recording our Elixir Wizards S14 Recap episode, and we’d love to include your thoughts, questions, and shoutouts.

Have a topic you want us to discuss? Drop it here:
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Thanks for listening 💜

#elixirlang #myelixirstatus

ELIXIR WIZARDS PODCAST SEASON 14 LISTENER THOUGHTS

We're in the process of writing up our script for a season recap episode where we have an in-depth chat about all of the interop technologies we've learned about this season. We'd love to answer your…

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 14

Today on Elixir Wizards, we talk DevOps, interoperability, and the tooling that helps us ship fast, from Nix to Igniter, Explorer, observability, AI, and more.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 13

AI tools make it easy to spin up prototypes fast, but getting to market takes more than a demo.

Learn how to turn vibe-coded ideas into production-ready MVPs!

Read here: smr.tl/47uk07b

#AITools #SoftwareDevelopment #StartupTech

Vibe to Viable: From AI Prototyping to Market-Ready MVP

LiftoffIt’s never been easier to get an idea off the ground. With AI coding tools generating fully functional code from just a prompt, founders and innovators can move from concept to clickable in a…

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 8

🗞️ New SmartLogic newsletter: vibe coding an RFP & testing AI tools, S14 Elixir Wizards podcast, scaling Challenge.gov’s evaluation platform, the Clean Swell app, and more.

Read it here �� https://smr.tl/4friL #webdevw#ElixirLangi#TechForGoodorGood

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 7

Today on Elixir Wizards, we chat with Kimberly Erni & Pei Pei Wang about vibe coding the LoopedIn app, an Elixir LiveView PWA that turns PDF crochet patterns into interactive, offline guides.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Aug 1

Big things are happening on Challenge.gov, like the DOJ’s Access to Justice Prize competition: smr.tl/3IUcisP

We partnered with Kaptivate to enhance the platform’s evaluation infrastructure.
Read the case study here: smr.tl/4lcDAs2

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 31

Today, Victor Björklund joins Elixir Wizards to talk Python integration in Elixir, from APIs to embedded runtimes, deployment tips, and real-world use cases.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 29

Since 2005, we've been a development partner trusted by funded startups to extend their engineering capacity, accelerate delivery, and help hit key product milestones.

#webdev #softwaredevelopment #agiledevelopment

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 24

Today on Elixir Wizards, we talk data frames in Elixir with @cigrainger.bsky.social, creator of Explorer.

Learn how Explorer brings R/Python-style data tools to Elixir and what’s next for the ecosystem.

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Explorer: Data Frames in Elixir with Chris Grainger

In this episode of Elixir Wizards, Charles Suggs sits down with Chris Grainger, co-founder and CTO of Amplified and creator of the Explorer library.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 18

Our COO, Bri Bellavati, shares how SmartLogic is approaching AI with intention, from launching an internal Tiger Team to facilitating cross-industry conversations.

The best way to learn new tools? Try them out!

👉 Read the full blog post here: smr.tl/3IScuJ1

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 17

Today on Elixir Wizards, we sit down with @nobbz.dev to explore the use of Nix for reproducible builds, development shells, and fault-tolerant deployments in Elixir projects.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 10

📣 Today, @josevalim.bsky.social joins the Elixir Wizards to share the latest updates on Elixir's set-theoretic type system and the phased rollout strategy for v1.19 and v1.20.

▶️ Watch here: smr.tl/4kuxkeE
🎧 Listen here: smr.tl/452tvIf

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jul 3

Today on Elixir Wizards, we chat with Zack Kayser of Cars.com about SDUI at scale using GraphQL & Elixir to power instant UI updates across web, iOS, and Android.

▶️ Watch: smr.tl/4lhgOAa
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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 26

How do you harness Rust’s power inside the BEAM?

Today on Elixir Wizards, Rustler core team member Sonny Scroggin talks Rust NIFs and how to bridge Rust & Elixir in a safe, performant way.

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#ElixirLang #RustLang #MyElixirStatus

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 25

SmartLogic’s President, Yair Flicker, recently used AI tools to vibe code a working prototype website in response to TEDCO’s RFP. No code, just prompts.

Here’s what he built, how it worked, and what we learned:

📝 Blog: smr.tl/43XUAwK
📹 Demo video: smr.tl/44tiKzn

#AItools #LLMs #vibecoding

How I Used AI to Vibe Code a Website called for in TEDCO's RFP

How Yair used AI tools like Lovable and Supabase to prototype a government website from TEDCO's RFP—in 15 hours, for $50.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 19

Today, the Elixir Wizards chat with Sean Moriarity, co-creator of Nx, about ML in Elixir, off-the-shelf LLMs vs. custom models, Python interop patterns, and Elixir as an orchestration layer.

▶️ Watch here: smr.tl/4lcfHBd
🎧 Listen here: smr.tl/3HLIBtz

#ElixirLang #MyElixirStatus

Nx and Machine Learning in Elixir with Sean Moriarity | S14E04 Elixir Wizards Podcast by SmartLogic

Elixir Programming Language | Machine Learning | Large Language ModelsToday on Elixir Wizards, hosts Sundi Myint and Charles Suggs catch up with Sean Moriari...

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 13

Discovery isn’t just a check box, it can make or break your project.

In our latest post, we share how a team workshop helped us refine our discovery process, mitigate risk, and enhance outcomes.

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#TechForGood #CustomSoftware #DigitalStrategy

How to Improve the Discovery Phase in Agile Product Development

Refine your agile product development process with better discovery. Learn how SmartLogic uses agile methodology to build smarter, user-driven roadmaps.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 12

Today, @brainlid.bsky.social joins the Wizards to discuss the Elixir LangChain library and how it provides a unified interface for multiple LLMs. We talk conversation chaining, fallbacks, and use cases.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 6

At 25NTC, we set out two yellow mystery boxes and asked:

1. What’s inside?
2. What tech challenge is your nonprofit facing?

100 answers later, I conducted a personal retrospective: sorted themes, spotted patterns, and pulled 3 key takeaways.

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#NonprofitTech #TechForGood

From Mystery Box to Mission Impact: Nonprofit Tech Lessons Learned from 25NTC

At 25NTC, we gathered 100+ real tech challenges from nonprofits. Here's what they revealed and how your org can get more from your software stack.

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SmartLogic @smartlogic.io · Jun 5

Curious how Bluetooth works in Elixir? Connor Rigby joins the Wizards today to talk Blue Heron, a pure Elixir BLE stack for Nerves hardware projects.

🎧 Listen now → smartlogic.io/podcast/elix...
📼 Watch here → youtu.be/9As8huho5x4

#ElixirLang #myelixirstatus #embeddedsystems

Blue Heron: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for Elixir & Nerves | S14E02 Elixir Wizards by SmartLogic

Embedded Systems | Elixir Nerves | Elixir Programming LanguageConnor Rigby joins the Elixir Wizards to talk about Blue Heron BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) suppo...

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