Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 840: Spooky Web Dev Horror Stories - PART 1
Oct 28, 2024
Listeners are treated to spooky web development stories that highlight hilarious mishaps, like forgotten email configurations and mysterious infinite loops. Cautionary tales emerge from database horrors, including catastrophic deletions that lead to sleepless nights. Among the chilling anecdotes, the frightful consequences of small oversights, like incorrect WHERE clauses, are revealed. The hosts invite everyone to share their own experiences, blending humor with the real fears of web development.
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Needs a Coffee
- A developer forgot to code the email sending functionality for a coupon campaign.
- This resulted in thousands of angry messages and much sweating.
Deleting GitHub
- GitHub's ex-CEO accidentally deleted their entire production database while testing.
- He forgot to set the test environment, resulting in the tests connecting to production.
Production Access and Upgrades
- Restrict production access to only production processes.
- Save major server upgrades for weekdays when your team can assist.