Life on PaaS - Using Our Development Skills in the NoCode World

Explore the evolving landscape of software development in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the controversial idea that writing code may no longer be the primary value in a developer's skillset. Examine the rise of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and "citizen integrator" projects that require no coding. Discover the underlying skills that remain crucial in the development profession, even as the industry shifts towards no-code solutions. Learn about approaching PaaS projects, including API connections, cloud environments, deployment strategies, and sandbox testing. Gain insights into project management techniques, design planning, documentation, and continuous integration in a no-code world. Reflect on the changing nature of software development and how to adapt your skills to remain valuable in an increasingly automated industry.

Introduction
Agenda
My story
Team hackathon
Culture of sharing
The Babel Fish
Mendax
Demo
Web Modular
Business logic
Cost
Buy vs Build
The antithesis of this
How to approach PaaS
API Connect
Cloud Environment
Deployment
Sandbox
Testing
Cast Iron
Cast Iron screenshots
Issues with Cast Iron
Approaching projects with a mindset
Project run book
Design planning
Documentation
Continuous Integration
Waiting for feedback
Useful tools
Summary