Those sound like outliers and they happen. I think he was getting at chronic long work days.
However, I'd like to make a few points.
regression tests should be baked in from the start, especially easy at a startup starting from fresh.
Features that can be implemented in 48 hours have no business being in the way of your success.
Mission critical bugs are a symptom of a broken process. They happen, but shouldn't be pathological.
Yes, and that culture stinks. Luckily for software developers at this point in time we have MANY options and don't have to be subject to shitty working conditions.
However, I'd like to make a few points.
regression tests should be baked in from the start, especially easy at a startup starting from fresh.
Features that can be implemented in 48 hours have no business being in the way of your success.
Mission critical bugs are a symptom of a broken process. They happen, but shouldn't be pathological.
Yes, and that culture stinks. Luckily for software developers at this point in time we have MANY options and don't have to be subject to shitty working conditions.