The author revisits their thoughts on various programming-related topics, highlighting changes in opinion over the years. They now value simplicity through constant work, uphold the importance of good management, and appreciate the strengths of Java and DynamoDB. They recognize the necessity of communication in engineering, caution against over-reliance on functional programming, and emphasize the significance of soft skills. The author maintains their belief that code style is less crucial than other aspects, code coverage doesn’t equate to quality, and monoliths can still be effective. They also question the need for microservices and the obsession with scalability.
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