When do I use breadboard ends?

Hey guys and gals! I mostly just lurk and admire all the incredible stuff y'all create, but I have a quick question. I've been asked by a friend to make a coffee table. I've never made a table top that wasn't plywood so this is my question:

Should I use breadboard ends for any laminated piece? Furthermore, when laminating the table top together, what kind of joinery should I use (i.e pocket holes, dowels, biscuits)?

Google has failed me on this or, at the very least, I suck at googling. I'm just a bit anxious as this is the first piece I'll make that isn't a gift. I want to make sure he gets something that will last a long time.

Here's a link to the design if it's helpful in any way:

https://www.wayfair.com/Wilda-Coffee-Table-ANDO1464-ANDO1464.html

I'm planning on making it out of dimensional pine unless that's a terrible idea. The link above states that it's made from MDF and pine, and I'm assuming they veneered the MDF (which is something I really don't want to do). The dimensions will be roughly the same, and he wants two side tables as well. If y'all have any suggestions it would be very appreciated.

Thanks for any help! Y'all are fantastically talented, and I'm envious of all the great things I see created and shared in this sub! Cheers!