Industry Myth Busting

Explore industry myths and misconceptions in software development through this insightful conference talk by Joris Kuipers, Chief Technology Officer at Trifork NL. Delve into topics such as developer testing, programming language selection, and microservices as Kuipers draws from his 25 years of experience to challenge pervasive beliefs in the field. Learn about the evolution of software development practices from 1999 to 2013, and examine the pros and cons of feature branches versus trunk-based development. Gain valuable insights on setting appropriate goals, implementing effective testing strategies, and distinguishing between unit and integration tests. Challenge your own strongly held beliefs and gain fresh perspectives on software engineering practices that can enhance your development approach.

Intro
1999
2013
What are your goals?
Feature branches vs trunk-based development
Trunk-based development
Developer testing
Unit test vs integration test
Outro