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Not cyclical bread. Automate the "bread creation" part when it gets near 650, or 700, or whatever threshold.
Automation is not "all or nothing" it can (and should!) be done similar to the Pareto rule – the thing slowing you down 80%? Automate that. Then find the next 80% slowdown. After a few of those you'll be lean and mean.
https://gatedmigrations.com is an example of what I'm talking about, "done right" but like I said, chew in small bites.
And, a place that's under constant attack? I agree that if we automate a path, then [they] will attempt to weaponize the path. So, constant vigilance is necessary. And if we're going to be watching always anyway, then why not continue the way we're doing it?
I write automation, so I like that approach. But I'm coming to like writing for a people audience, as well. God bless.