erlang@27 ☆
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Description:
Programming language for highly scalable real-time systems
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.37.3/ex_doc_otp_26@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @erlang  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: erlang otp concurrency functional-programming beam
Install: brew install erlang@27
About:
Erlang/OTP 27 is a functional programming language designed for building massively scalable soft real-time systems with high availability. It provides built-in support for concurrency, distribution, and fault tolerance, making it ideal for critical infrastructure. This formula includes the Erlang Runtime System (ERTS) and the Open Telecom Platform (OTP) libraries.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight concurrent processes managed by the VM
  • Built-in distribution and fault tolerance primitives
  • Hot code swapping for zero-downtime updates
  • Powerful pattern matching and functional programming paradigm
Use Cases:
  • Developing distributed messaging systems and chat servers
  • Building high-availability telecommunications infrastructure
  • Creating backend services for fintech and banking applications
Alternatives:
  • elixir – Runs on the Erlang VM (BEAM) but offers Ruby-like syntax and modern tooling
  • go – Compiled language with static typing; simpler concurrency model but less hot-swapping capability
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: openssl@3, unixodbc, wxwidgets@3.2, mesa-glu
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Important Notes:
Man pages can be found in:
  $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/opt/erlang@27/lib/erlang/man

Access them with `erl -man`, or add this directory to MANPATH.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 16, 2026 9:10pm 0.37.3/ex_doc_otp_26 0 VERSION_BUMP ec84db86
Nov 7, 2025 1:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 75b2a0d3
Oct 28, 2025 8:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP c35ee166
Sep 15, 2025 2:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 64676f95
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