John Mikael Lindbakk discusses Gleam, a functional programming language designed to compile to the BEAM virtual machine, offering an alternative for developers tired of the JVM ecosystem. The talk explores why developers might consider moving beyond Java/Kotlin to BEAM-based languages like Gleam.
Background
Gleam is an open-source functional programming language that compiles to the BEAM VM, alongside established languages like Erlang and Elixir. The BEAM ecosystem is gaining traction as developers seek alternatives to the JVM.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Sep 5, 2026 at 08:22 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10