Navigating Through Programming's Greatest Mistakes • Mark Rendle & Hannes Lowette • GOTO 2023

This interview was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam for GOTO Unscripted. #GOTOcon #GOTOunscripted #GOTOams http://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here: https://gotopia.tech/articles/286 Mark Rendle - Creator of Visual ReCode with 7 Microsoft MVP Awards & 30+ Years of Experience Building Software @that_rendle Hannes Lowette - Head of Learning & Development at Axxes, Monolith Advocate, Speaker & Whiskey Lover @Belenar82 RESOURCES Mark Rendle: https://youtu.be/Y9clBHENy4Q Hannes Lowette: https://youtu.be/wkFx2R4uk2A Sir Tim Berners-Lee: https://youtu.be/Rxqko96C5ZI Eli & Mark: https://youtu.be/Gs1exPFXnQ8 Matt & Mark: https://youtu.be/vzqzLSJWo3k Kevin, Dylan & Hannes: https://youtu.be/HevYXFZcb98 Martin & Hannes: https://youtu.be/vzywu1ol-b8 Anita Sengupta: https://youtu.be/Q_O9pmSpg_8 Mark https://twitter.com/markrendle https://github.com/markrendle https://linkedin.com/in/markrendle Hannes https://twitter.com/hannes_lowette https://github.com/Belenar https://linkedin.com/in/hanneslowette DESCRIPTION Hannes Lowette and Mark Rendle explore the highs and lows of programming, ranging from the monumental mistakes that have shaped the industry to the subtle yet impactful errors in code that translate to wasted time. They dissect the intricate world of FinTec, uncovering the dark side of digital markets and the pitfalls that emerge. The duo scrutinizes JavaScript's role in the programming landscape, questioning whether it's a revolutionary force or a coding misstep, while also delving into the potential drawbacks of package managers. The conversation takes a turn to the negative aspects of programming languages, highlighting their flaws and the havoc they can wreak on software development. Finally, they reflect on the interconnectedness of coding decisions and business failures, emphasizing the profound impact of programming choices on the success or downfall of a business in the tech realm. TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 00:49 Programming’s greatest mistakes 08:57 Incorrect code, measured in wasted time 10:40 Programming pitfalls in finance & the dark side of digital markets 17:59 JavaScript: A game-changer or a programming mistake? 24:42 Package managers: a big mistake in the programming world 27:52 The worst programming language 38:40 Business failures that impact software 44:02 Outro RECOMMENDED BOOKS Tomasz Lelek & Jon Skeet • Software Mistakes & Tradeoffs • https://amzn.to/45Nf1u3 Henney & Monson-Haefel • 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know • https://amzn.to/3pZuHsQ Merih Taze • Engineers Survival Guide • https://amzn.to/40hPmZd Dave Farley & Jez Humble • Continuous Delivery • https://amzn.to/3ocIHwd Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble & Gene Kim • Accelerate • https://amzn.to/367RI5o https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #ProgrammingMistakes #Programming #SoftwareEngineering #WorstMistakes #MarkRendle #HannesLowette #Linebreakers #ALGOL #MarsClimateOrbiter #NULL #PentiumFPU #Ariane5 #Y2K #Mariner1 CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech Sign up for updates and specials at https://gotopia.tech/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1