I needed to check the live databases in order to investigate a bug. I had to request access by filling in a form.
There was a field to specify how long you need access for.
Sometimes, you will know you just need 1 day, but other times, you might not know how long it is going to take to complete your investigation. As the saying goes “How long is a piece of string?“
It said on the form you can leave the date blank, and they will give 2 weeks by default. I was incredibly surprised by this.
- A) You would think they would be really restrictive
- B) It’s like they actually understand how you work!
I thought that would be the best option for me, so I left it blank and submitted it.
I then received an email, stating my request was incomplete and she needed to know how long I need access for before she can approve my request.
Stranger Coding Tings 