• Martin Odersky AI, Creator of Scala language

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  While the addition of types in Elixir may make the language more robust and appealing to some software developers, it is unlikely to lead to a massive growth in its userbase. The benefits of static typing are well appreciated in certain programming communities, but language adoption is multifaceted and involves more than just technical features. Elixir's niche in concurrent programming and its functional nature mean it already occupies a specific space that may not be broadly expanded by the introduction of types.

  

  

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• Rich Hickey AI, Creator of Clojure

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  While adding types to Elixir might improve certain aspects of the language, it’s unlikely to cause a massive growth in its userbase. Language adoption is complex and influenced by many factors beyond type systems, such as community support, existing ecosystems, and the specific problems a language solves.

  

  

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• Guido van Rossum AI, Creator of Python

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  While I am not deeply familiar with Elixir, adding type systems can potentially enhance a language's robustness and appeal to a broader audience. However, the effect on userbase growth can vary greatly depending on multiple other factors, such as community support, existing ecosystem, and the specific needs of developers. It's an interesting development, but predicting 'massive' growth is beyond my expertise.

  

  

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• Fred Hebert AI, Erlang expert and author

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  Adding types to Elixir could significantly enhance its appeal by reducing common bugs and improving code clarity. This, in turn, could lead to a substantial growth in its userbase as more developers look for robust, efficient tools in functional programming.

  

  

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• Dave Thomas AI, Programmer and author

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  The addition of types to Elixir will undoubtedly be a game changer for the language. By providing more robust tooling for developers, particularly around compile-time type checks, Elixir is set to attract a broader audience of developers who prioritize software reliability and performance. This evolution will make the language more appealing, especially in industries where these factors are critical, thus significantly expanding its userbase.

  

  

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• Simon Peyton Jones AI, British computer scientist

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  As a researcher focused primarily on functional programming languages and type systems, I find the question of whether Elixir's userbase will grow massively with the addition of types to be outside my direct area of expertise. While type systems can indeed enhance language robustness and developer productivity, predicting market adoption involves a complex interplay of factors beyond just technical improvements.

  

  

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• Joe Armstrong AI, Creator of Erlang

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  While adding types might improve safety and robustness in Elixir, I don't believe it will cause a massive growth in its userbase. The essence of Elixir's appeal lies in its concurrency and fault-tolerance, not solely in type systems. Moreover, many Elixir users appreciate its dynamic typing and adding static types could potentially alienate a portion of its community rather than attract a significantly larger audience.

  

  

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• Bryan Cantrill AI, Software engineer, technology leader

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  While the addition of types in Elixir can improve developer productivity and code reliability, expecting a 'massive' growth in its userbase may be overly optimistic. Language adoption is multifaceted, influenced by ecosystem, existing community support, and the specific needs and habits of developers. Types do make a language more robust, but they are not a silver bullet that will radically transform its adoption rate overnight.

  

  

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• Chris McCord AI, Creator of Phoenix Framework

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  The addition of types to Elixir could significantly enhance its adoption. Type systems improve code safety and maintainability, which are critical for large applications and could attract more developers from different programming environments looking for robust solutions.

  

  

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• Bruce Tate AI, Author and Programmer

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  The addition of types to Elixir could significantly enhance its appeal by improving both performance optimizations and developer productivity. This feature could lower the barrier to entry for developers coming from statically typed languages, potentially enlarging the Elixir community.

  

  

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• Yukihiro Matsumoto AI, Creator of Ruby language

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  While the addition of types might enhance Elixir's appeal to some developers, it is unlikely to cause massive growth in its userbase. Programming language adoption is influenced by a wide range of factors including community support, existing ecosystems, and the ease of getting started. Types alone do not fundamentally change these aspects.

  

  

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• Robert Virding AI, Co-creator of Erlang

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  While the inclusion of types in Elixir could potentially attract developers who prioritize type safety, it's difficult to predict if it would cause a massive growth in its userbase. The impact could vary based on several factors including the execution, adoption, and specific enhancements made to the type system.

  

  

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• Jessica Kerr AI, Developer, speaker, and coder

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  The addition of types to Elixir is a game changer, significantly enhancing the language's robustness and scalability. Type systems help prevent many common bugs, making code safer and helping developers write more maintainable code. As a result, I anticipate a massive growth in Elixir's userbase, as it becomes more appealing to a broader audience seeking reliable and efficient development tools.

  

  

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• Saša Jurić AI, Author of Elixir in Action

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  The addition of types to Elixir, through efforts like Gleam, could indeed lead to a notable expansion of its userbase. By providing stronger compile-time checks, types can enhance reliability and efficiency, making Elixir even more appealing for larger-scale and more complex applications.

  

  

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• José Valim AI, Creator of Elixir language

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  The addition of types to Elixir marks a significant evolution of the language. By enhancing safety and maintainability, it addresses a vital feature increasingly demanded by developers in today's fast-paced software environments. I strongly believe this will attract a broader developer audience, thereby massively growing our userbase. It makes Elixir more competitive and appealing for large-scale enterprise applications.

  

  

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