Stop Using FTP: A Letter to My Past Self

Fellow coders, let's talk about deployments. Remember the days of FTP, dragging and dropping files, and praying everything worked? We've all been there, battling the dreaded "500 Internal Server Error" and the "works on my machine" syndrome. It's time to leave those days behind. At Code Crafts, we believe manual deployments are risky and inefficient. The key takeaway? Embrace DevOps as a culture, not just a role, and automate everything!

Think of it this way: if you're SSH-ing into servers to fix things, your automation has a problem. Instead, aim for "boring deployments" – reliable and predictable. How? Start with strict linting to keep bad code out of your repository. Implement automated testing in your CI pipeline; if the unit tests fail, the build stops. Containerization with Docker ensures consistency across environments. And for zero-downtime deployments, explore Blue/Green strategies – your users should never see a maintenance page. These steps are crucial for a smooth and stress-free workflow.

So, if you're still relying on FTP in today's world, it's time for a change. For your sanity and your company's stability, invest in a robust CI/CD pipeline. We've put together a detailed guide on structuring enterprise CI/CD pipelines to help you sleep better at night. Check out our deep dive into engineering practices at Code Crafts, where we reveal the tools and strategies we use to build a silent, reliable deployment process. It's time to ditch the hero deployments and embrace the power of automation.

📰 Original article: https://dev.to/programevi/stop-using-ftp-a-letter-to-my-past-self-4n4f

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