Fundamentals, Not Silver Bullets with Bryan Finster

Are you ready to dive deep into the essence of software development? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Mob Mentality Show as we explore the core principles and fundamentals that underpin successful software development with the exceptional Bryan Finster.

Episode Highlights:

🛠️ Mastering the Basics: Discover the timeless importance of software development fundamentals. We break down the essential elements that lay the foundation for excellence.

📝 Agile Story Slicing: Learn the art of breaking down complex tasks into manageable chunks, a fundamental skill that empowers developers to deliver quickly and iteratively. 

🛡️ Refactoring and Testing: Explore the vital roles of refactoring and testing in the pursuit of software greatness. Understand why they are indispensable components of the development process.

💎 Shiny Garbage Dilemma: Bryan unveils the common pitfall of delivering "shiny garbage" and shares insights on how to avoid this trap.

🤝 Coaching Conflict: Navigate the nuances of coaching conflict within development teams. Discover effective strategies for fostering healthy debate and growth.

🤔 Vendor Tools Demystified: Bryan delves into the world of vendor tools, offering guidance on distinguishing between the valuable and the overhyped.

📚 Learning Fundamentals: We explore the balance between learning vendor tools and mastering the fundamentals of software development. 

📈 CD Fundamentals: Bryan addresses the learning curve associated with Continuous Delivery (CD) fundamentals and whether they are attainable for everyone.

🔍 Real-time Feedback: Understand why real-time feedback is the lifeblood of agility. Explore the critical role it plays in maintaining a responsive development process.

🛠️ Rock vs. Nail Gun Analogy

👁️ Demonstrating Good CD: Learn how to demonstrate effective Continuous Delivery practices in a non-prescriptive manner.

🏗️ Microservices Wisdom: Delve into the world of good design and testing to prevent catastrophic microservices failures.

🥒 True BDD and Microservices: Explore the true meaning of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) in the context of microservices.

📜 Contract Driven Development: Uncover the principles of Contract-Driven Development and why it is crucial for scalable, maintainable designs and teams.

🤖 "No Frameworks" Philosophy: Bryan shares insights on adopting a "No Frameworks" approach and the value of problem-solving with a Minimum Viable Continuous Delivery mindset.

💬 Messaging CD: Learn how to effectively communicate Continuous Delivery concepts with kindness, honesty, and respect.

📊 Destructive Dashboards: Explore the dangers of relying on individual metrics and the pitfalls of poorly designed dashboards.

Tune in to this episode filled with wisdom, insights, and a fresh perspective on software development. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of software development fundamentals. Watch now to embark on a journey toward software excellence!

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/-jBx1LCsZrY