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App launches can be tricky, even for big companies like ScotRail. Problems often stem from complex coding, server overload when too many people try to use it at once, or unexpected glitches with different phones and operating systems. Thorough testing before launch is crucial to catch these issues, but some only appear under real-world pressure.
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