Better Tests at GitHub and Commodore 64 Music

Explore an insightful interview with Ole Friis Østergaard, Senior Software Engineer at GitHub, and Hannes Lowette, Head of Learning & Development at Axxes, recorded at GOTO Aarhus. Dive into GitHub's engineering culture, their approach to handling flaky tests, and the impact of their specialized division for test analysis. Discover the connection between GitHub's success and its monolithic architecture. Learn about the simplicity in software development across different eras and gain insights into GitHub's open-source practices. As a bonus, indulge in a nostalgic discussion about Commodore 64 music and its enduring appeal. This talk offers valuable perspectives on software engineering practices, test-driven development, and the balance between complexity and simplicity in modern software systems.

Intro
How GitHub treats flaky tests
Engineering culture at GitHub
For the love of Commodore 64 music
Simplicity in software now, then & in the future
GitHub's monolith & open-source
Outro