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This interview was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam for GOTO Unscripted. #GOTOcon #GOTOunscripted #GOTOams Read the full transcription of this interview here: Mark Rendle - Creator of Visual ReCode with 7 Microsoft MVP Awards & 30 Years of Experience Building Software @MarkRendle Hannes Lowette - Head of Learning & Development at Axxes, Monolith Advocate, Speaker & Whiskey Lover @Belenar82 RESOURCES Mark Rendle: Hannes Lowette: Sir Tim Berners-Lee: Eli & Mark: Matt & Mark: Kevin, Dylan & Hannes: Martin & Hannes: Anita Sengupta: Mark Hannes 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 • Henney & Monson-Haefel • 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know • Merih Taze • Engineers Survival Guide • Dave Farley & Jez Humble • Continuous Delivery • Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble & Gene Kim • Accelerate • #ProgrammingMistakes #Programming #SoftwareEngineering #WorstMistakes #MarkRendle #HannesLowette #Linebreakers #ALGOL #MarsClimateOrbiter #NULL #PentiumFPU #Ariane5 #Y2K #Mariner1 Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at Sign up for updates and specials at SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily.
