im starting to think we're conflating "i need a sandbox service" with "i need a sandbox"
the problem space for "i need a sandbox" has a lot of solutions other than "i need a sandbox service"
@ankrgyl (2026-08-01) argues that people are conflating "I need a sandbox…
Brief
Author @ankrgyl (2026-08-01) warns that teams often default to procuring a "sandbox service" when their real requirement is simply "a sandbox." They emphasize the distinction and note that multiple alternative approaches and solutions can satisfy sandbox needs without a dedicated sandbox service.
Why it matters
@ankrgyl (2026-08-01) argues that people are conflating "I need a sandbox service" with the simpler need "I need a sandbox".
Key details
- They claim the problem space for "I need a sandbox" includes many alternatives and solutions beyond adopting a dedicated sandbox service.