Explore the concept of monorepos in software development through this 27-minute conference talk from WeAreDevelopers Conference 2017. Dive into the world of monolithic approaches, challenging the negative reputation they've acquired. Discover how monorepos can coexist with and even enhance modular software development practices. Learn about popular open-source projects like Babel, Angular, and React that utilize monorepos, and gain insights into optimizing development processes using tools like Lerna. Understand the differences between monorepos and single repositories, weighing their pros and cons. Examine various types of monorepos, including Symphony, Avalanche, and Lana, with a focus on Lana NPM and Lana Import. Conclude with a recap and Q&A session to solidify your understanding of monorepos in modern software development.