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mistakes at workPush Notification Fiasco
#RI-69aa7b79·3 months ago·
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Sent a test push notification to 150k+ users on my third day

Sent a test push notification to 150k+ users on my third day, causing chaos and embarrassment

What I wish I knew
"To double-check the environment setting before sending a test notification"
If I could tell you one thing
"Always verify the settings before sending a test notification, especially to a large audience"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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