Eirik Morland Defends Auto-Updates, Citing Data from 9,768 Commits

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Eirik Morland, in a recent blog post featured in the Weekly Drop Newsletter, challenges the argument against auto-updates for websites, countering claims made in the article “Say No to Auto-Updates: Why Your Website Deserves Better Than Subscription Overhaul.” While acknowledging that updates should be tested and that a skilled developer manually handling updates is preferable to poor automation, Eirik refutes the broader scepticism surrounding automated updates.

Drawing from eight years of experience and data from 58 projects using services like Violinist.io, Renovate, and Dependabot, he highlights that 9,768 commits have been successfully applied through automation, demonstrating its efficiency in saving time and reducing repetitive work. Morland asserts that, despite ongoing debate, automation consistently delivers results and remains a valuable tool for maintaining software.

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9768 times yes to Auto-Updates

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Eirik Morland

Date of Publication

17 March 2025

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Drupal

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