How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?

If you want to get strong or build muscle then how much rest time should you have between your sets? It used to be short rests for hypertrophy and longer for strength but is this bro-science?

References:
Schoenfeld, Brad J., et al. "Longer interset rest periods enhance muscle strength and hypertrophy in resistance-trained men." Journal of strength and conditioning research 30.7 (2016): 1805-1812.

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