Large scale changes (LSCs) are significant modifications to a codebase that cannot be executed in a single atomic update, often impacting tens of thousands of files. While automation plays a crucial role in implementing these changes, there are instances where human oversight is necessary. A platform called Busy Beavers was developed to crowdsource tasks, allowing engineers to contribute to code improvements in a flexible and manageable way, a solution that proved especially valuable during the COVID era and continues to be effective.
