Streamlining Development with Ash - A Real World Adoption Story

Learn how to integrate the Ash framework into existing Elixir applications through a real-world production case study in this 29-minute conference talk from ElixirConf EU 2025. Discover how Ash's declarative approach can streamline development by allowing developers to focus more on business logic while improving productivity and code maintainability. Explore the practical process of replacing an existing phx.gen.auth authentication and authorization system with AshAuthentication and policies, including techniques for interfacing with external APIs. Understand how to extend AshAuthentication for unique use cases by leveraging Ash's flexibility to build custom extensions. Gain insights into navigating team adoption challenges, from overcoming initial resistance to achieving successful implementation, along with practical strategies for introducing new development tools effectively within your organization.