Changelog
What's new in YouBrokeProd. We ship new scenarios and features regularly.
FeatureLatest
XP Unlock System, Badges, and AI Art
- -XP-based unlock system - earn pro scenarios by playing free ones
- -22 achievement badges with AI-generated art (First Blood, Terraform Survivor, Speed Demon, and more)
- -Rank progression from Intern (Day 1) to The Pager Whisperer with unique character art
- -Pin your proudest badge to your profile and leaderboard
- -Post-game XP animation with rank progress and badge notifications
- -SEO landing pages for all scenarios at /incidents/[id]
- -Homepage redesign with incident catalog and animated XP progression demo
- -Pricing page redesign with XP earn path explained
- -New scenarios added every 2 weeks (Pro gets them first)
Feature
Dynamic OG Share Images
- -AI-generated illustrations for every incident scenario
- -Dynamic OG images with score, stars, and incident art for social sharing
- -Wordle-style share cards with investigation path grid
Feature
Stripe Pro Subscriptions
- -Pro plan ($9/mo or $79/yr) with Stripe checkout
- -Webhook-based subscription sync
- -Plan gating on scenarios
Improvement
Post-Launch Updates
- -Mobile responsive overhaul (49% of launch traffic was mobile)
- -Welcome email for new signups
- -Waitlist confirmation email with feedback questions
- -Dev.to article: 5 Production Incidents Every DevOps Engineer Should Know
Launch
Launch on Hacker News
- -YouBrokeProd goes live at youbrokeprod.com
- -10 incident scenarios across beginner, intermediate, and advanced
- -The AI That Ate Production - based on the real DataTalksClub terraform destroy incident
- -Real-time terminal simulation with scoring, hints, and debriefs
- -Leaderboard and player progression
- -106 signups on day 1, 22 HN points, 87% play rate
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