State of Elixir 2025 - Community Survey Results (elixir-hub.com)

The 2025 State of Elixir community survey reveals insights from over 1,000 participants, offering an in-depth analysis of the Elixir ecosystem. This year's expanded survey, featuring 45 questions, explores various aspects of developer experience, tooling, and the adoption of Elixir in company infrastructures, all while highlighting a strong interest in AI/ML capabilities. Respondents predominantly consist of experienced developers, with a median of five years working with Elixir, indicating that the language attracts seasoned professionals rather than newcomers. The survey results also underscore Elixir's strengths in concurrency, fault tolerance, and developer satisfaction, positioning it as a robust choice for scalable applications. Significantly, the survey delves into the barriers to Elixir adoption, particularly in hiring and available resources, revealing a need for improved documentation, development tools, and AI integration. Participants expressed that while Elixir facilitates faster software delivery and enhanced personal productivity, the AI and ML toolsets require further development to become a primary strength. This feedback is crucial for the Elixir community as it aims to expand its reach and efficacy in the evolving tech landscape, ultimately striving for broader adoption and job creation within the ecosystem.