Software Unscripted Testing in Production with Mike Bryzek
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Jan 5, 2025 Mike Bryzek, a technical cofounder known for his unconventional strategies, shares insights on testing in production and microservices that challenge traditional development norms. He discusses the benefits of investing in automation before product launch and emphasizes team ownership in enhancing software quality. A fascinating tale of integrating with Facebook for social login highlights the advantages of production APIs. Bryzek also champions the Elm programming language, advocating for functional programming's efficiency and type-checking benefits.
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Facebook Integration
- Gilt's growth led to software development bottlenecks, including shifting priorities and slow deployments.
- Integrating Facebook's social login revealed testing against their production environment using staging accounts.
Isolation for Confidence
- Isolating software components is crucial for confident deployments and preventing unintended side effects.
- This realization led to exploring microservices and increased testing in production.
Incentives Shape Outcomes
- Incentives matter greatly in software development.
- Modular monoliths often fail because boundaries blur due to changing requirements and team dynamics.