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Date Published
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Jeff Nickoloff
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1083
Language
English
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Summary

Navigating reliability goals after layoffs can be challenging, as teams are left to achieve the same objectives with fewer resources and personnel. Resilience testing, when implemented effectively, can help teams do more with less by focusing on core tests that all engineers can execute, rather than relying on a few specialists. Automating these tests through tools like Gremlin's Reliability Management can streamline the process, allowing for regular scheduling and reporting of test results, which helps prioritize efforts and direct focus towards meaningful reliability improvements. By leveraging existing knowledge and pre-built test suites, teams can quickly conduct valuable tests, thereby maximizing efficiency with an 80% test coverage strategy instead of striving for full coverage. Gremlin supports teams by offering an automated platform that identifies and addresses availability risks, aiming to enhance reliability with minimal time and resource expenditure.