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Backend Lockin | CR 85

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68 minutes

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Jan 20, 2014

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Back-end services are really helping developers focus on their core competency, but how quickly will you need to go outside the box? What about vendor lock-in?

Plus: A ton of great feedback, resisting the urge to hate change, and much more.

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Jan 20, 2014

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A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.

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