elixir-ecto/ecto
Ecto is a database wrapper and data mapping library for Elixir that provides a complete toolkit for database interactions. It enables developers to define schemas, construct complex queries, manage data validation through changesets, and handle repository operations. The system also includes Mix tasks and generators to streamline database setup and maintenance.
62.1
Adequate · 1 August 2026
33k
lines of production code
Elixir
primary language
3
bus factor · 844 authors in all
3
measurements over time
How it got here
2013 · Ecto API and tooling expansion
This period focused on expanding Ecto's capabilities by introducing support for window functions, advanced query expressions, and a new public API for query building. The release also established essential developer tooling through new Mix tasks and generators, while significantly increasing test coverage across core components and the new features.
9 changes
2014 · Ecto modularization and test coverage
This period focused on refactoring the Ecto codebase into specialized, modular components for adapters, query building, and repository operations. Comprehensive test suites were added to validate the new architecture and ensure correct behavior across query planning, execution, and task management.
7 changes
2015–2023 · comprehensive test coverage and example application
This period focused on establishing robust test coverage for Ecto's core features, including associations, changesets, and repository operations. The team also introduced a new 'Friends' example application to serve as a reference implementation for users. Additionally, internal refactoring improved schema loading logic and added documentation cheatsheets for common Ecto patterns.
10 changes
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