Automation makes sense when it will: 1) enhance the user experience, 2) save time, or 3) mitigate the risk.
These things are probably in chronological order. First focus on little things that will improve the user experience (like sending automated shipping confirmation) so they like the site even more. Then focus on eliminating manual and time-consuming tasks, and reducing the risk.
Most of the things you mentioned are related to monitoring and reducing the risk. While appropriate, monitoring mysql is pointless unless you have have people going to the site in the first place.
(and if your MySQL is going down frequently, you have other problems)
Don't over-engineer your project. Spend more time on creating the MVP, finding core users, understanding what they want and how to better service them. You'll know when automation is needed (e.g., when you spend several hours non-stop doing this dull manual task, when you could invest a day or two and have it fully automated).
I have a tendency to "over-engineer"/overthink projects. I love process but the three points above are awesome. They now are on a sticky note next to my desk. Good litmus test for automation.
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Automation makes sense when it will: 1) enhance the user experience, 2) save time, or 3) mitigate the risk.
These things are probably in chronological order. First focus on little things that will improve the user experience (like sending automated shipping confirmation) so they like the site even more. Then focus on eliminating manual and time-consuming tasks, and reducing the risk.
Most of the things you mentioned are related to monitoring and reducing the risk. While appropriate, monitoring mysql is pointless unless you have have people going to the site in the first place.
(and if your MySQL is going down frequently, you have other problems)
Don't over-engineer your project. Spend more time on creating the MVP, finding core users, understanding what they want and how to better service them. You'll know when automation is needed (e.g., when you spend several hours non-stop doing this dull manual task, when you could invest a day or two and have it fully automated).
I have a tendency to "over-engineer"/overthink projects. I love process but the three points above are awesome. They now are on a sticky note next to my desk. Good litmus test for automation.
I am over engineering the project for sure to my own detriment, I will have to keep an eye on that.