One Rule to Rule Them All

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that challenges the myriad of rules and systems in software development. Delve into the concept of a single, overarching principle that simplifies and unifies good development practices. Learn how to navigate the constant stream of advice in the industry, distinguish between valuable and less useful guidance, and develop a more intuitive approach to programming. Discover the importance of embracing change, making code easy to modify, and building experience-based intuition. Gain insights on practical techniques like handwriting code on paper and making development enjoyable. The talk concludes with a Q&A session, offering further exploration of these ideas.

Intro
https://youtu.be/a-BOSpxYJ9M
Agile software development
Classic waterfall
Theorem proving
"Correct code"
Dave's postulate No. 1
Change
Easy to change
How?
Dave's postulate No. 2
Building intuition
Experience
Handwrite on paper
Make it easier to change
Make it fun
Outro
Q&A