SMRTR ProgrammingMar 30, 2026lobste.rs

Working software runs locally

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Complex software systems often lose the ability to run locally as they mature, making debugging and testing difficult. The author argues that maintaining local development environments with mocked dependencies is crucial for tight feedback loops and confident code changes, even as teams prioritize production testing and face pressure to ship quickly.

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