IT (yes, really) built an app only Kevin knows exists

“Supabase probably handles that.”— IT Service Desk

Reason:

Because the project has been 90% finished for 7 months. Started as Suppliers_new_backup.xlsx with a script attached.

Built by:

Daniel, a recruiter

Build time:

5 evenings

Built with:

Streamlit

Database:

a SQL Server instance called prod-final that nobody is allowed to restart

Authentication:

the security model is "we have antivirus"

Deployment:

deployed on Sunday immediately before a public holiday

Responsible:

an external agency with no contract on file

Documentation:

a 54 minute screen recording

Security situation:

the security review consisted of opening DevTools

Future disaster:

It will fail five minutes before a board meeting.

Age: 339 days · originally expected to last 2 months · 2 owners so far · last meaningful change 339 days ago · original builder left 306 days ago

Rated legendary mostly because: €1.8m per year, 444 users, 38% chance of becoming business critical.