Provide reusable GenServer, Supervisor, and Application patterns for Elixir applications.
npx skills add https://github.com/layeddie/ai-rules --skill otp-patterns
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: otp-patterns Source: https://github.com/layeddie/ai-rules/tree/main/skills/otp-patterns Command: npx skills add https://github.com/layeddie/ai-rules --skill otp-patterns
Streamline building reliable Elixir processes by providing reusable OTP patterns for GenServer, Supervisors, and Applications, helping teams standardize architectures and reduce boilerplate.
Provide a simple Elixir module scaffold by selecting GenServer or one of the Supervisor templates from this skill and adapt it to your project.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
GenServer patterns in Elixir separate client API functions from server callback implementations to manage stateful process lifecycles and reduce boilerplate. This approach ensures clear process communication and standard callback handling.
Setting up Elixir Supervisor trees requires choosing One-for-One or Dynamic Supervisor strategies to manage process lifecycles and restart behaviors. This establishes fault tolerance by isolating failures and automatically restarting crashed processes within the supervision tree.
A Dynamic Supervisor is needed in Elixir when your application requires starting and managing an unknown number of processes at runtime. Unlike standard Supervisors with static children, Dynamic Supervisors allow scalable process management for varying workloads.
Common OTP anti-patterns in Elixir include linking processes outside supervision trees, blocking GenServer callbacks with heavy computations, and mishandling state. Following standard Application and Supervisor guidelines prevents these pitfalls and ensures robust fault-tolerant design.
Yes, these OTP supervision patterns apply across both small and large Elixir codebases. They provide reusable architecture templates for GenServer and Application lifecycles that standardize service design and improve fault tolerance at any scale.
An Elixir GenServer failing to restart under its Supervisor usually indicates incorrect supervision tree wiring or a restart strategy mismatch. Verifying standard Supervisor patterns and child specifications ensures proper fault tolerance and automatic process recovery.
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