Have you been a software developer for a reasonable amount of time? If so, then you’ll likely remember the time when CI (continuous integration) and CD (continuous delivery/deployment) were new concepts. In the world of source control tools, Git was still the new kid on the block. Continuous deployment tools were something only the companies…
Month: January 2021
WOW! Seriously? A worldwide pandemic. An economic collapse and partial rebound. Record forest fires and hurricanes. A crazy US Election. Racial inequality protests. And yes, Murder Hornets! 2020 was a challenging year indeed, and our hearts go out to everyone who experienced loss. Yet, with challenge comes opportunity. Resource scarcity necessitates better prioritization. Remote teams…
Continuous testing arose from the need to get continuous feedback whenever developers integrate new features into a product. Companies like Netflix are constantly refining their platforms. They often integrate new features each day. And when new code joins the main path, testing also has to take place. Continuous testing costs money, of course. But it’s…
Deploying software is a sensitive process. It’s sensitive because we’re basically taking a working version of our application and replacing it with a new one. Yes, your team probably thoroughly tested the new version, but the doubt of whether it works or not always lingers. This post is about six common deployment risks and how…