What We Left Behind - 10 Valuable Skills From The 1990s

Explore ten valuable software engineering skills from the 1990s that remain relevant today in this 40-minute conference talk from GOTO Oslo 2020. Learn why drawing pictures, critiquing designs, reading and writing, inventing here, learning to test, mastering tools, focusing on fundamentals, valuing individuals, understanding the dotcom bubble, and remembering history are crucial for modern developers. Gain insights from experienced trainers Garth Gilmour and Eamonn Boyle as they challenge the notion that all old practices are obsolete and highlight the importance of balancing traditional skills with Agile methodologies to enhance developer productivity and software quality.

Intro
Draw More Pictures
Critique Your Design
Read Write
Invent Here
Learn To Test
Mastering The Tools
Focus On Fundamentals
Value The Individual
The Dotcom Bubble
Remember Matters
Summary