Learn PHOENIX with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Lightweight processes handle millions of concurrent connections
Use PubSub for scalable messaging
Optimize Ecto queries with indexes
Leverage caching via ETS or external caches
Hot code reload increases developer productivity
Security Notes
Use `Plug.CSRFProtection` for forms
Sanitize user inputs in controllers and templates
Use HTTPS and secure cookies
Apply authentication and authorization
Keep Phoenix and Elixir dependencies updated
Monitoring Analytics
Application logs via Logger
Telemetry for metrics
Integration with Prometheus/Grafana
Error tracking via Sentry
LiveView performance monitoring
Code Quality
Follow Elixir coding conventions
Use ExUnit for tests
Organize contexts for domain separation
Document controllers, schemas, and Channels
Use pipelines and functional transformations