This is interesting. I agree. I never really thought much about it but I definitely remember some people doubling down on whatever preference they had after a certain discussion.

I remember one guy screaming at me because I didn't use the pattern he wanted in a certain project. I didn't really care, but later I found he had a fight with the CTO the day before about said pattern.

> Like, it really doesn't matter that much. You can make an excellent solution using almost any approach

Yep. One can also make a horrible solution with almost any approach. ;)