One Rule to Rule Them All

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk by Dave Thomas, author of The Pragmatic Programmer, as he challenges conventional software development wisdom. Delve into the evolution of development practices from the 1990s to present day, examining concepts like waterfall methodology, theorem proving, and test coverage. Discover Thomas' postulates on change and intuition in software development, and learn why he declares "Agile is Dead." Gain insights on making code easier to change, building intuition, and the importance of experience in programming. Understand the interplay between conscious and subconscious processes in coding, and consider unconventional techniques like handwriting on paper to enhance your development skills.

Intro
Back to the 1990selopment
Classic waterfall
Theorem proving
100% test coverage
"Correct code"
Dave's postulate No. 1
Change
Manifesto for Agile Software Development
Agile is Dead https://youtu.be/a-BOSpxYJ9M
Easy to change
How?
Dave's postulate No. 2
Building intuition
Conscious & subconscious
Experience
Handwrite on paper
Make it easier to change
Outro