Pushing the smallest possible change to production
24 days ago
- #productivity
- #software-development
- #onboarding
- Pushing a small, insignificant change to production helps the author learn the new work environment.
- Examples include fixing a typo or deploying a 'Hello world!' app to understand workflows.
- This exercise answers key questions about source code access, version control, CI/CD, and deployment processes.
- It helps avoid frustration later when building features by understanding constraints early.
- Engaging with co-workers during this process builds relationships and camaraderie.
- Ending the first week with a tangible change sets a positive tone for the working relationship.