I don't get reactive or functional. I get, step 1 do something, step 2 if something then do step 4 else step 3. Those were really the days. I guess if I could have my dream framework today it would be just Java and some Apache jars and some Google jars, maybe an odd jar here or there. And Eclipse, always Eclipse.

I'd also steer clear of anyone who can quote GoF or Fowler.