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This week I broach that most divisive topic, testing in production. You know you have either been accused of this practice or you have heard it as a joke. But I submit to you that some our most thorough testing is done in production, no matter how well you test before deploying your code to the people who will ideally to the people and processes who will come to rely on your software every single day.

This week, host Louis Davidson (who is enjoying writing about himself in third person), discusses the concept of “testing in production,” a practice often viewed negatively in software development. He explores the challenges and realities of testing software in real-world environments, emphasizing that while thorough pre-production testing is ideal, it’s not always feasible to anticipate every scenario.

Throughout the episode, Louis shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as the limitations of testing on various hardware and the unpredictability of user behavior. He concludes by encouraging developers to build robust software, monitor its performance, and continuously improve based on real-world feedback.

Hope you enjoy, drop comments on this page, on the Youtube video, or just send me an email at louis@drsql.org. Thank you!

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