This week was one of those weeks where work definitely got done, but nothing flashy was accomplished. Some of the more mundane tasks we worked on were: UX improvements, implementing some new animations, and basic IT infrastructure tasks. We will definitely have more of these types of weeks until we launch.

Probably the only thing worth expanding on here is the work we are doing around infrastructure. The previous system was fairly monolithic in terms of database and server, and the interfaces were brittle. In the new system, we have implemented a smooth dev/QA/staging/production pipeline and are using modern standards to ensure the platform is secure. At the end of the day, the integrity of the system is the most important piece to ensuring a fair, consistent, fun experience for everyone. And while it might feel like simple blocking and tackling, it's still critical to get right.

I'm hoping next week we'll be able to share one of the more exciting new pieces we've been working on, but that's about it for this week's update.