Build a strong foundation in Gleam and learn how to turn its simplicity into reliable, concurrent systems. From language basics and the BEAM to OTP, web development and deployment, this practical guide uses clear explanations and runnable examples to help you build software that is safe, scalable and ready for production.
What does it take to build distributed systems that keep working when things go wrong? Engineering Distributed Systems on the BEAM goes beyond syntax to show how Erlang/OTP turns concurrency, failure and recovery into practical design tools. Build a real system from the ground up, then learn how to scale, deploy and operate it with confidence.
Erlang was created to build systems that never stop. From its origins in telecommunications to modern platforms like WhatsApp and RabbitMQ, its approach to concurrency and fault tolerance has shaped some of the world's most reliable software. This book teaches both the language and the principles behind building resilient, production-ready systems.