Summary: Dan McKinley advises companies to choose boring but reliable technology to avoid complications and long-term costs. He emphasizes that using familiar tools allows teams to focus on their main goals instead of getting distracted by trendy innovations. While new technology can be useful, it should be carefully considered and discussed to prevent unnecessary complexity.
But for shiny new technology the magnitude of unknown unknowns is significantly larger, and this is important. (View Highlight)
The problem with “best tool for the job” thinking is that it takes a myopic view of the words “best” and “job.” Your job is keeping the company in business, god damn it. And the “best” tool is the one that occupies the “least worst” position for as many of your problems as possible. (View Highlight)
One of the most worthwhile exercises I recommend here is to consider how you would solve your immediate problem without adding anything new. (View Highlight)
