[Discussion] Building a Sustainability Model

[Grant-Archibald-MS]

Discussion Topic

Title:
Building a Sustainability Model

Description

Overview:
In the fast-paced world of software development, the initial rush of quickly building and deploying a solution can be exhilarating. However, the true challenge lies in keeping your great idea alive and ensuring its sustainability over time. This discussion explores how to build a sustainability model that not only keeps your solution relevant but also engages the community and stakeholders in the process.

Details:
This discussion will delve into various aspects of building a sustainability model, including continuous improvement, engaging stakeholders, successful handover to support teams, and sustaining the solution over time. We will also explore the role of automated testing, considering people, process, and tooling impacts, and aligning with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Key Questions

1. How can I start implementing automated testing in my current project if I have never done it before?
2. What are some recommended tools for automated testing that are easy to integrate with existing projects?
3. How do I balance the need for rapid prototyping with the implementation of automated tests?

Resources

• Discussion Article: Building a Sustainability Model
• Discussion Article: Introduction to Testing Approaches
• Discussion Article: Low Code Power Platform Testing for the Code First Developer
• Tooling Discussion: Playwright vs Power Apps Test Engine

Call to Action

We invite you to share your thoughts and feedback on these questions as part of the community discussion. Your insights and experiences can help others navigate the challenges of building sustainable applications and contribute to a collaborative learning environment. Let's work together to create solutions that not only survive but thrive in the long run.

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Let's Discuss!

Feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback. Your contributions are valuable to the community!

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Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and kind to others.
• Keep discussions relevant to testing and the Power Platform.
• Provide constructive feedback and aim to support your fellow developers.

Happy discussing!