A convenience layer to layer erlang apps
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#64
MOST-STARRED Erlang
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
layers gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 6. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #64 among Erlang repositories and #11,128 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 7, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
layers has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
layers is an open-source project written in Erlang: A convenience layer to layer erlang apps.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/auser/layers.git
cd layers⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Erlang environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
layers coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed layers into Erlang backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install layers using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/auser/layers.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for layers.
Import layers into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `layers --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
auser/layers is currently ranked #11,128 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does layers do? +
A convenience layer to layer erlang apps
What language is layers written in? +
The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.
Is layers actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 27, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does layers have? +
layers has 6 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does layers rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 6 stars, auser/layers is ranked #11,128 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #64 among Erlang projects.
What license is layers distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
