Question 1

How to set up Changelog.com locally for development?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Elixir, Phoenix, Node.js, and PostgreSQL installed; clone the repo, run mix deps.get and npm install, then set up the database with mix ecto.setup. Check the mix.exs and package.json for dependencies, but note that detailed setup guides may be minimal since it's primarily a reference app.

Question 2

Changelog.com vs other open-source Phoenix projects like Plausible Analytics?

Accepted Answer

Changelog.com is tailored as a podcast CMS and learning example, while Plausible Analytics is a focused analytics tool. Changelog.com is better for studying real-world Phoenix architecture, but Plausible offers a more reusable product for analytics needs. Both showcase Elixir's performance but serve different purposes.

Question 3

Can I use Changelog.com for my own podcast website?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes, but the README discourages it due to hardcoded elements specific to Changelog. You'd need to modify data structures, remove hardcoded podcast names, and adapt the design, which requires solid Elixir skills and significant effort.

Question 4

What are the performance benchmarks for Changelog.com?

Accepted Answer

While exact benchmarks aren't provided, the README cites community feedback calling it 'ridiculously fast,' leveraging Elixir's concurrency and Phoenix's efficiency. For specific metrics, you'd need to run load tests or check related discussions in the community.

Question 5

How to contribute to Changelog.com as an open-source project?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the contributing guide in the repo; it welcomes bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests. The project uses an all-contributors specification, so you can help with code, documentation, or infrastructure, as seen in the contributors table.

Question 6

Is Changelog.com suitable for learning Elixir for beginners?

Accepted Answer

It's more advanced—best for developers already familiar with Elixir/Phoenix basics who want to see production patterns. Beginners might find it overwhelming due to its complexity and lack of step-by-step tutorials, but it's a valuable next-step resource.

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