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> While refactoring it, I forgot to add the code to stop the 5-minute interval after the new version file was available and downloaded.

I’m sorry but it’s exactly cases like these that should be covered by some kind of test, especially When diving into a refactor. Admittedly it’s nice to hear people share their mistakes and horror stories, I would get some stick for this at work.



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