Understanding the Elixir Software Ecosystem: A Software Supply Network-Based Approach

• Francisco Victor da Silva Pinheiro UFC
• Maria Erilane L. da Silva UFC
• Emanuel Ferreira Coutinho UFC
• Rossana M. C. Andrade UFC

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/se4fp.2025.14771

Abstract

This paper presents a modeling of the SECO programming language Elixir using Software Supply Network (SSN) notation. The goal is to represent the main actors, their roles, and the relationships established in the ecosystem, promoting a deeper understanding of the dynamics of development, adoption, and evolution of the language. The methodology adopted involves surveying the elements and actors of SECO Elixir, modeling them using SSN notation with the support of the SECO Modeling tool, and analyzing the main resulting characteristics. As a result, we hope to contribute to the advancement of research on software ecosystems, highlighting the potential of the SSN approach for analyzing and representing complex ecosystems, as well as identifying challenges and opportunities for future research.

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