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Dive into a lively and entertaining conference talk from NDC's Copenhagen Developer's Festival that pits two developers against each other in a spirited debate on fundamental programming practices and methodologies. Explore contentious topics such as tabs vs. spaces, GraphQL vs. REST, and monoliths vs. microservices as Selena Small and Michael Milewski present both sides of various arguments in this animated "Developer Smackdown." Gain insights into classic debates like SQL vs. NoSQL and TDD vs. shipping written code, as well as more nuanced discussions on Agile vs. Wagile and pairing vs. soloing. Drawing from their experiences working in a strict pairing, trunk-based development environment, the presenters offer a rollercoaster of thoughts, arguments, and even developer comedy, providing a comprehensive review of current practices with their associated pros and cons. Prepare for an engaging and thought-provoking hour that challenges your perspectives on software development methodologies and practices.
