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This blog post explores on-call rotations, a system where a team of engineers are designated to handle critical issues outside of regular business hours. It highlights the importance of on-call scheduling software for managing these rotations and ensuring smooth handoffs.

The blog offers a solution using Squadcast's on-call scheduling system, which includes features like customizable rotations and automated notifications. It also provides a script to automate on-call notifications on platforms like Slack.

Key takeaways include:

Understanding on-call rotations and their benefits for handling critical issues.

Importance of on-call scheduling software for managing rotations and notifications.

A solution using Squadcast's on-call scheduling system and a script for automated notifications.

The blog concludes by recommending Squadcast's on-call scheduling software for a comprehensive solution and offers a free on-call onboarding checklist.

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This blog post explores achieving a balance between speed and quality in enterprise software delivery. It emphasizes that while rapid development is crucial for competition, maintaining high-quality, reliable software is equally important.

The article outlines several strategies to achieve this balance, including:

Agile development methodologies

Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)

Test automation

DevOps culture with a focus on on-call support

Risk-based testing

Incremental refactoring and technical debt management

Monitoring and feedback loops

Real-world examples from companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Salesforce are presented to illustrate how these strategies are implemented in practice. The blog concludes that achieving excellence in technical delivery requires a commitment to both speed and quality, ultimately resulting in a better customer experience.