Building API Clients with Req - From Proof of Concept to Production

Learn how to build robust HTTP API clients using Req, a feature-rich HTTP client for Elixir, in this 32-minute conference talk from ElixirConf EU 2024. Explore the journey from creating initial proof-of-concept implementations to developing production-ready API clients, with detailed focus on key aspects like extensibility, performance optimization, system resilience, and observability. Master essential testing strategies and features provided by Req for API client development, while discovering best practices for integrating third-party APIs into Elixir applications. Gain practical insights into implementing and maintaining professional-grade HTTP clients that can reliably connect with external services.