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841: Spooky Web Dev Horror Stories - PART 2

Oct 30, 2024

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The hosts dive into spine-chilling web development horror stories, from severed database access to disastrous coupon mishaps costing millions. Tales of integration bugs and backup failures keep listeners on the edge of their seats. They share personal reflections on early career errors, stressing the importance of processes like code reviews and soft deletes. The episode serves as a cautionary reminder that attention to detail and strong security practices are essential in programming. Tune in for laughs and valuable lessons learned from the dark side of coding!

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Quick takeaways

Rookie mistakes, such as deploying humorous test code, exemplify the need for professionalism and caution in web development environments.

Critical integration bugs highlight the necessity of comprehensive testing across user accounts to prevent mishaps during product launches.

Accidental data deletions reveal the importance of robust backup strategies and the verification of connections before executing significant queries.

Deep dives

Monkey Business Gone Wrong

A developer recalls an embarrassing incident early in their career when test code displaying 'Oh my god, I'm a monkey!' was accidentally pushed live, resulting in an awkward team meeting where leadership spotted the blunder. This sparked laughs and served as a reminder that rookie mistakes can happen to anyone, particularly when one is new to the work environment. The same developer humorously reflects on a disastrous deploy attempt from a bar, which ultimately led to a frantic scramble to fix the issues from their apartment. Such stories highlight the importance of professionalism and caution when deploying code, especially in client-facing environments.

Intro

3min

Web Development Horror Stories

16min

Comparing CSS Support in Safari and Chrome

2min

Lessons from Early Mistakes in Development

25min

Navigating Database Features and Security Concerns

2min

Horror Stories in Web Development

5min

Navigating Version Control Challenges and Gourmet Recommendations

2min

Truffles and Unexpected Laughter: A Culinary and Cinematic Exploration

3min

Scott and Wes continue to share hair-raising developer horror stories submitted by listeners. From accidentally severing access to crucial databases to a limitless coupon code that cost millions, these tales will have you on the edge of your seat. Tune in for more wild mishaps, close calls, and hard-learned lessons from the dark side of coding. You won’t want to miss this second round of spooky web dev stories!

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:49 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:32 ‘Monkey Business’
03:21 ‘Spooky Integration Bug’
06:25 ‘Worst Case Wake Up’
08:57 ‘Severed Trunk and Missing Backups’
11:21 ‘Brute Force Too Brutal’
12:30 ‘A Dorm Room Bee Movie’
15:46 ‘No Goats’
16:45 ‘Pokémon Problems’
18:08 ‘Late Night’
22:21 ‘Bootcamp Bungle’
26:19 ‘Film School F*** Up’
30:26 ‘AWS Clusterf***’
31:26 ‘Limitless Coupon Disaster’
- Episode #451, Episode #609.
33:55 ‘Ruined Vacation’
35:47 ‘Console.swear’
37:28 ‘Another Coupon Disaster’
40:46 ‘The Doctor’
- Wes’ Burner List.
43:01 ‘Marketing Nightmare’
45:10 What did we learn this year?
- 45:12 You need processes.
- 48:42 Ask for help.
- 49:44 Dry-run queries + soft delete.
- 51:14 Code reviews.
  - Episode #830.
- 52:11 Version control.
53:58 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.