Explore the world of fault-tolerant application development using Elixir in this 44-minute conference talk from YOW! 2021. Dive into the Elixir programming language and the Erlang VM as José Valim, Elixir's creator, introduces key concepts and design goals. Learn how Elixir provides a unique vocabulary for building concurrent, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems. Discover use cases, witness live demonstrations, and gain insights into functional programming, process management, and message passing. Understand how Elixir's approach to safety, accessibility, and productivity can revolutionize your application development process. Perfect for developers seeking to expand their knowledge of modern, robust programming paradigms.