# Scaling the Daylite Apple-Native CRM Using Elixir with AJ

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Podcast: [Elixir Wizards](https://stenobird.com/podcast/elixir-wizards)
Published: 2024-12-05T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://smartlogic.fireside.fm/s13-e08-scaling-daylite-with-alykhan-jetha
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## Resource

AJ Jetha, CEO of Marketcircle, explains why migrating Daylite's backend to Elixir was essential for handling high-concurrency sync engines. The discussion covers the transition from a consulting model to a product-led company and the technical benefits of Elixir's fault tolerance.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Migrating to Elixir enabled a highly concurrent sync engine capable of resolving field-level updates with minimal conflict
- Practical takeaway: Using a highly normalized database with atomic field updates simplifies conflict resolution in distributed systems
- Failure mode: Over-implementing microservices can lead to excessive management overhead and 'rabbit holes' that are difficult to maintain
- Technical insight: Elixir's approachable syntax and stability allow for easier developer onboarding and more efficient scaling of backend systems
- Future strategy: Exploring LiveView Native to bridge the gap between native Apple frontends and Elixir backends

## Topics

Elixir, CRM, Concurrency, Microservices, LiveView Native, Apple Ecosystem, Data Synchronization, Software Scaling

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Founder Introduction: AJ Jetha shares his background as a refugee and his journey founding Marketcircle in 1999.
- 5:00 — From Consulting to Product: The evolution of Marketcircle from a service-based business to a product-centric company with Daylite.
- 8:40 — Cloud Costs and Efficiency: Discussing the impact of infrastructure costs and the importance of choosing efficient technology stacks.
- 12:50 — The Microservices Trap: The challenges of managing a growing microservices architecture and the complexity of distributed systems.
- 16:35 — Why Elixir?: The decision to migrate to Elixir to leverage its concurrency models and developer productivity.
- 20:20 — Exploring LiveView Native: The potential for using LiveView Native to streamline development across Apple platforms.
- 24:15 — Sync Engine Architecture: How field-level updates and a 'last edit wins' strategy ensure fast, reliable data synchronization.

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