Keynote: Cargo Cults & Angry Monkeys
What do aboriginal rituals and (somewhat mean) experiments on apes have to teach us about software development? More than you might think.
Suspend disbelief as Dave Thomas takes you deep into the realms of mystical and magical thinking, where things will be all right—if only…
About Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas is recognized internationally as an expert who develops high-quality software–accurate and highly flexible systems. He helped write the now-famous Agile Manifesto, and regularly speak on new ways of producing software. He is the author of six books, including the best selling The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Addison-Wesley) and Programming Ruby: A Pragmatic Programmer's Guide (Pragmatic Bookshelf).
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