Two's Complement Deploy First Development
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Aug 17, 2024 
Ben, a software development expert, dives into the 'Deploy First' approach, shedding light on branch-based deployment environments. He discusses the complexities of software deployment, stressing the importance of validating seemingly simple tasks. Ben highlights the need for incremental deployment and reliable monitoring systems. He also emphasizes observing software in action over automated tests and shares lessons from transitioning to cross-platform environments, revealing the impact of choices on development practices.
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Deploy First
- Deploy your application early, even with minimal functionality.
- This helps identify and address deployment challenges incrementally.
Continuous Deployment
- Strive for continuous deployment in most projects.
- This allows for frequent, small updates and faster issue resolution.
Intentional Errors
- Build ways to intentionally trigger errors in your system.
- This verifies that your monitoring and alerting systems work correctly.