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Hmm. Some rapid development. I wonder if they wrote test cases for the subscription functionality. When they had that test-payment gateway go to production, did
by djsumdog 7y ago
Hmm. Some rapid development. I wonder if they wrote test cases for the subscription functionality. When they had that test-payment gateway go to production, did they add safeguards to prevent that from happening again?
I mean, it seems like an impressive story, but when I read it, all I see is potential technical debt.
I don't think I'd like to be back in startup culture. I really like solid testing, and I hate moving so fast that we don't create that safety net.
- slap_shot 7y agoYou can't assume they didn't. More importantly, I work very closely with subscription providers can tell you that many of them fail to create these basic safety nets with large teams, slow release schedules, and lots of funding. But yes, startups may not be for you.
- Permit 7y agoThis sounds a bit like "Taking out a loan to pay your medical bills is imprudent financial advice". On the surface it might be true but it doesn't matter if the alternative is you (or your startup) dying. Ultimately only the authors know their circumstances and the trade offs they have to consider.