How do you tell a teammate they might be wrong?

Update: 2023-07-25

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Programmers have opinions on things. Shocking, I know! How can we tell someone we think there's a better way to do something, without being counterproductive and causing needless confrontation?

(00:00 ) - Programmers have opinions on a lot of topics

(02:25 ) - Start by asking questions

(03:45 ) - Get smart with leading questions

(05:25 ) - Do you always have to call out something you think is wrong?

(07:15 ) - Conflict doesn't mean confrontation

Need help from some seasoned Laravel devs? Don't be shy. We don't bite.

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How do you tell a teammate they might be wrong?

Joel Clermont and Aaron Saray

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How do you tell a teammate they might be wrong?

Joel Clermont and Aaron Saray

How do you tell a teammate they might be wrong?