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

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.