Learning to solve migration issues in a realistic simulation game
Learning new things
One of my favorite things about software engineering, is that it's a career of continuous learning. Every new project or challenge presents us with an opportunity to increase our knowledge and improve our skills. Different people learn in different ways, but for me, one of the most effective ways to learn something new has always been by doing. Sure, reading books, watching videos and immersing myself in technical documentation is foundational, but I only feel like I really understand something after I've applied it in some practical way.
This is why I'm excited to announce that we've partnered with Wilco to create a new kind of learning experience for Atlas users. Wilco develops a platform, built to emulate the conditions at a tech startup, sends users on "quests" that cover everyday engineering tasks - from deploying an app to finding the root cause of a production issue - utilizing real-life tech stacks.
When I first heard about Wilco, I was immediately intrigued by the idea of using a simulation game to teach people about database migrations. Particularly interesting, is the possibility to present people with opportunities to solve all kinds of issues that many engineers only hit during a serious outage when there's very little room for error.
