Here are a few strategies used by FAANG: 1. Check out Netflix’s Chaos Monkey for Resilience Testing: Deliberately introduce controlled failures like server outages or network latency to test system resilience. 2. Shift-Left testing (Early Bug Detection): Fix bugs during coding by integrating unit tests, integration tests, and CI/CD pipelines. Use static code analysis to catch memory leaks, security vulnerabilities, and code smells early. 3. Canary Release: Launch new features to a small user group first. Monitor metrics like latency, error rates, and user behavior. If anomalies appear, halt the full deployment.

I love Shreyas Doshi’s idea of having a pre-mortem. The goal is to assemble the product team and think through all the potential risks that can occur and putting in place a mitigation strategy. This allows you to get ahead of issues and plan accordingly.

To prevent and address potential technical hurdles before launching a new product feature, focus on these 4 key areas : 1. Risk Assessment - Conduct user research and scenario analysis - Perform competitive analysis - Document potential edge cases that could lead to poor UX 2. Testing and Validation - Perform thorough A/B and usability testing - Run beta programs with diverse user groups 3. Monitoring & Iteration - Define KPIs - Use real-time analytics dashboards to monitor performance - Actively engage with the tech team and implement agile methodologies to iterate quickly 4. Strategic Preparation - Develop a flexible product roadmap - Allocate buffer time for technical debt and prioritizing fixes - Set clear rollback procedures

To effectively prevent and address potential technical hurdles when launching a new product feature, start by conducting thorough testing in a controlled environment to identify issues early. Implement a robust monitoring system to track performance and detect anomalies in real-time. Prepare a detailed contingency plan that includes predefined responses to common technical challenges. Engage in proactive communication with your development team to ensure rapid problem resolution. Finally, gather feedback from a small group of users during a beta phase to uncover and address any unforeseen issues before the full launch.