When architecting payment solutions, rigorous and extensive testing is not just beneficial, it’s imperative.
In November of last year, a significant Federal Reserve processing glitch impacted around 900,000 payment transactions across three major US banks. What’s worse is it occurred on a payday, disrupting the direct deposit of wages and resulting in widespread inconvenience and stress.
Growing up, I was unable to talk. Speaking was difficult for me because of a severe stutter. Imagine being excited to share something with your friends, family, or bullies, but then your throat collapses in and completely locks. I knew exactly what I wanted to say—in fact, I had rehearsed it in my head multiple times—but I was often unable to and instead went silent.
