r/erlang
/r/Erlang is focused around the erlang programming language and its BEAM runtime. Other BEAM runtime languages are also welcome.
How to think about r/erlang
The community is dedicated to discussions around the Erlang programming language and its BEAM runtime, welcoming topics related to other languages that also run on BEAM. Members share knowledge, resources, and experiences, making it a hub for both beginners and experienced developers interested in functional programming and concurrent systems. The focus on real-time applications and performance optimization sets it apart from other programming communities.
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Audience
Participants are primarily software developers, engineers, and computer science students with a strong interest in functional programming and distributed systems. The demographic skews towards professionals and enthusiasts who appreciate the intricacies of the Erlang language and its applications in building scalable, fault-tolerant systems. The vibe is collaborative and technical, with members eager to share insights and solutions.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes high-quality, informative content, such as tutorials, code snippets, and discussions about best practices. Questions seeking help or clarification are common, but posts that lack depth or are overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. Members are encouraged to engage thoughtfully, and the community thrives on well-researched contributions and constructive feedback, with a moderate posting cadence.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing insightful articles, tools, or resources related to Erlang and BEAM can resonate well. However, direct marketing or self-promotion is often met with skepticism. Collaborating with community members on projects or contributing to discussions can foster goodwill. Brands should prioritize transparency and authenticity to build trust within this technical audience.
Top keywords
What r/erlang talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/erlangsolutions
- u/lpil
- u/chizzl
- u/amalinovic
- u/Neustradamus
- u/emanuelpeg
- u/entreluvkash
- u/geospeck
- u/MrPopinjay
- u/Ok-Address-3006
- u/taras-halturin
- u/appleraju
- u/n16f
- u/ThickHedgehog7091
- u/markets86
- u/sickvice
- u/javcasas
- u/BeamMeUpBiscotti
- u/jpswade
- u/Eliasassaf14
- u/exahexa
- u/TelemetryHub
- u/Alexandercarlsson
- u/elbrujohalcon
- u/Racoonizer
- u/goto-con
- u/Quanterall
- u/sdegabrielle
- u/ClaudeRubinson
- u/kikofernandez
- u/MagnusSedlacek
- u/servingwater
- u/gdamjan
- u/AnyOutlandishness306
- u/Antique-human6894
- u/ec-jones
- u/bartobasblume
- u/NiceAirline7259
- u/RecognitionDecent266
- u/stormosgmailcom
- u/mariuz
- u/f1sty
- u/n2fole00
- u/red_kahuna
- u/[deleted]
- u/stevana
- u/Nondv
- u/dougct
- u/pi_exe
- u/hey__its__me__
- u/Snowylina
- u/Posturr
- u/WindowFit3080
By votes
- u/erlangsolutions
- u/lpil
- u/chizzl
- u/amalinovic
- u/geospeck
- u/entreluvkash
- u/MrPopinjay
- u/n16f
- u/Neustradamus
- u/ThickHedgehog7091
- u/markets86
- u/javcasas
- u/sickvice
- u/BeamMeUpBiscotti
- u/jpswade
- u/Eliasassaf14
- u/TelemetryHub
- u/exahexa
- u/elbrujohalcon
- u/Alexandercarlsson
- u/Racoonizer
- u/goto-con
- u/kikofernandez
- u/servingwater
- u/taras-halturin
- u/Quanterall
- u/sdegabrielle
- u/ClaudeRubinson
- u/MagnusSedlacek
- u/gdamjan
- u/AnyOutlandishness306
- u/Antique-human6894
- u/appleraju
- u/ec-jones
- u/bartobasblume
- u/stormosgmailcom
- u/f1sty
- u/Ok-Address-3006
- u/NiceAirline7259
- u/RecognitionDecent266
- u/n2fole00
- u/red_kahuna
- u/mariuz
- u/[deleted]
- u/stevana
- u/Nondv
- u/dougct
- u/emanuelpeg
- u/pi_exe
- u/hey__its__me__
- u/Snowylina
- u/Posturr
- u/WindowFit3080
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/chizzl
- u/[deleted]
- u/belizarie93
- u/snarkuzoid
- u/831_
- u/n16f
- u/asabil
- u/daYnyXX
- u/gurraman
- u/Dedushka_shubin
- u/ZukowskiHardware
- u/2fplus1
- u/MikeBenza
- u/BigHeed87
- u/InfoSec812
- u/daidoji70
- u/Octal101
- u/Gwaerondor
- u/imodernleaf
- u/nwalkr
- u/visnae
- u/icejam_
- u/davidw
- u/skaborik
- u/aSwanson96
- u/jpswade
- u/Dip41
- u/kvakvs
- u/JW_00000
- u/vkatsuba
- u/niahoo
- u/danilagamma
- u/rhbvkleef
- u/johninbigd
- u/notorious1212
- u/Eliasassaf14
- u/Priest_Yoda
- u/transfire
- u/exahexa
- u/almery
- u/RulerOfDest
- u/Taksin77
- u/jchassoul
- u/fenek89
- u/OstapBregin
By votes
- u/snarkuzoid
- u/visnae
- u/n16f
- u/gurraman
- u/831_
- u/Dedushka_shubin
- u/ZukowskiHardware
- u/belizarie93
- u/JW_00000
- u/kvakvs
- u/BigHeed87
- u/Taksin77
- u/fenek89
- u/chizzl
- u/[deleted]
- u/MikeBenza
- u/exahexa
- u/2fplus1
- u/InfoSec812
- u/daidoji70
- u/Octal101
- u/danilagamma
- u/rhbvkleef
- u/almery
- u/RulerOfDest
- u/asabil
- u/daYnyXX
- u/Gwaerondor
- u/imodernleaf
- u/nwalkr
- u/icejam_
- u/johninbigd
- u/notorious1212
- u/Eliasassaf14
- u/transfire
- u/jchassoul
- u/OstapBregin
- u/davidw
- u/skaborik
- u/aSwanson96
- u/jpswade
- u/Dip41
- u/vkatsuba
- u/niahoo
- u/Priest_Yoda
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FAQ
r/erlang — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/erlang have?
r/erlang has approximately 10,829 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/erlang created?
r/erlang was created on February 21, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/erlang about?
The community is dedicated to discussions around the Erlang programming language and its BEAM runtime, welcoming topics related to other languages that also run on BEAM. Members share knowledge, resources, and experiences, making it a hub for both beginners and experienced developers interested in functional programming and concurrent systems. The focus on real-time applicat…
What subreddits are similar to r/erlang?
Communities similar to r/erlang include r/elixir, r/ocaml, r/elm, r/clojure, r/functionalprogramming.
Who are the most active posters on r/erlang?
The most frequent posters on r/erlang include u/erlangsolutions, u/lpil, u/chizzl.
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