A library for assembling Erlang/OTP releases with a sane, simple approach.
Relx is a library for assembling Erlang/OTP releases, generating a complete release output from a specification and application directories. It solves the problem of packaging Erlang applications for deployment by providing a reliable and straightforward release creation process. The tool is typically used through rebar3, which offers a command-line interface for building releases.
Erlang developers and DevOps engineers who need to package and deploy Erlang/OTP applications, particularly those using rebar3 as their build tool.
Developers choose Relx for its sane and simple approach to release creation, seamless integration with rebar3, and reliability in generating start scripts and release outputs for Erlang applications.
Sane, simple release creation for Erlang
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Directly integrates with rebar3, providing a straightforward CLI for building releases, as noted in the README where it's described as generally used through rebar3.
Generates start scripts tested with shelltestrunner, ensuring deployment reliability, as highlighted in the Building and Testing section with dedicated test scripts.
Emphasizes a straightforward philosophy for release creation, reducing complexity in Erlang/OTP deployments, per the project's stated focus on reliability and simplicity.
Offers comprehensive documentation through rebar3.org and community resources like Adopting Erlang, making it easier for developers to get started and troubleshoot.
Primarily designed as a library for rebar3, limiting standalone use and forcing reliance on rebar3 for practical deployment, which the README acknowledges by stating it's generally used through rebar3.
Focused on Erlang/OTP releases, with no native support for Elixir or other BEAM languages without additional configuration or workarounds, as implied by its Erlang-centric description.
Documentation is scattered across external sites like rebar3.org and Adopting Erlang, rather than centralized in the Relx repository, which can complicate learning and troubleshooting.