Summary of The Heat Death of Enterprise IT • Garth Gilmour & Eamonn Boyle • GOTO 2021

00:00:00 - 00:45:00

The video discusses the heat death of enterprise IT, arguing that the lack of advancement within the field is due to the increasing use of frameworks. Gilmour tries to assuage the fears of HR managers by explaining that advanced developers are still necessary, albeit in a different way than in the past.

• 00:00:00 Garth Gilmour and Eamonn Boyle discuss the possible heat death of enterprise IT, pointing to the increasing use of frameworks and the lack of advancement within the field of development. Boyle argues that this lack of advancement is to be expected, as experienced developers no longer exist. Gilmour tries to assuage the fears of HR managers by explaining that advanced developers are still necessary, albeit in a different way than in the past.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the increasing number of frameworks available to developers, and the potential for developers to become overwhelmed by choice. It suggests that the current trend of developers drowning in frameworks could lead to developers being ruled by their own.
• 00:10:00 Garth Gilmour and Eamonn Boyle discuss the decline of enterprise IT and the role of frameworks and technology in the decline. Gilmour argues that developers should be taught to think creatively, and that frameworks are important for solving real problems.
• 00:15:00 The author of the video discusses the idea of a "shelf of shame" for software developers, arguing that they should stop recommending books to their colleagues in order to focus on more theoretical work. He also points to a recent trend of developers drifting away from theoretical work in favor of more "magpie development."
• 00:20:00 The video discusses the difficulties that come with transitioning from a craftsman to a mechanic, and how this applies to the modern software development industry. It urges developers to take a step back and think about the entire system they're working on before writing any code. The speaker also recommends using managed languages, compilers, and hardware designed for efficiency.
• 00:25:00 The heat death of enterprise IT is a topic of discussion at the GOTO 2021 conference, and Garth Gilmour and Eamonn Boyle discuss the different aspects of the job. Gilmour emphasizes that the modern developer is expected to be competent in a variety of skills, including programming, business analysis, and QA.
• 00:30:00 The speaker discusses the importance of having a holistic view when developing software, and how it can be difficult to maintain focus when working with multiple roles. He also discusses the issue of ethics and how it should be taken into account when designing and developing software.
• 00:35:00 Garth Gilmour and Eamonn Boyle discuss the changing perception of software developers, noting that while they used to be viewed as evil, this has changed in recent years. They go on to discuss the other anxieties that were suggested to them, including the fear that software developers will become too independent and self-sufficient, and that they will no longer be able to rely on one another for support.
• 00:40:00 The speaker discusses three anxieties that developers may have: the bubble that the industry is in, teams, and work-life balance. He believes that the industry is in a better place now, but warns that the bubble may burst.
• 00:45:00 The speaker expresses concern over the state of the software development industry, citing multiple dimensions of overload as reasons for his worry. He believes that there is a lack of career progression and skill development, and worries about the future of the industry due to the rapid changes taking place.