The Silver Bullet Syndrome

Explore the pitfalls of chasing technological "silver bullets" in software development through this thought-provoking conference talk. Examine the tendency to constantly pursue new languages, frameworks, platforms, and libraries as solutions to all problems. Delve into the reasons behind this behavior, questioning its effectiveness and cost implications. Investigate topics such as data persistence, abstractions, testing methodologies, architectural patterns, and emerging trends like the Internet of Things. Critically analyze the technology-driven design approach and the IT survival lifecycle. Gain insights into making more informed decisions about adopting new technologies and avoiding the trap of constantly riding the technology bandwagon.

Intro
Presentations 101
Data Persistence
Create Abstractions
JVM Sucks!
Node Sucks!
The Rise and Fall of Unit Tests
Test Driven Development
Behaviour Driven Development
BDD Frameworks
Object Oriented
Discoverable Names
Flux Architecture
Simplifying Web Development
The Birth Of Isomorphism
Scale (a.k.a Silicon Valley Syndrome)
Internet of Things
IT Survival Lifecycle New Technology
Technology Lifecycle
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Technology Driven Design