Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering Unpop roundup! 2022
Oct 9, 2024
Dive into a humorous exploration of unpopular opinions in software engineering! Discover the quirks of developer preferences—from aversions to CSS to the debate over yogurt. The hosts rank 2022's most contentious views, comparing traditional clouds to user-friendly platforms like Fly.io. They also tackle tech regulations and discuss innovative tools for Go programming. Enjoy a light-hearted journey that mixes tech insights with personal anecdotes, provoking thought and laughter!
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Manual Work Before Automation
- Mark Sandstrom advocates for manual work before automation.
- Understand tasks thoroughly before automating them, using assisted automation where suitable.
NFTs are a Scam
- Ivan Kwiatkowski believes that NFTs are a scam.
- He shared this during a discussion on episode 251, "Hacking with Go, Part 2."
Try Proposal
- Michael Matloob believes the "try" proposal in Go should be revisited.
- Proper error handling is crucial, and "try" could encourage better practices.