You can't see this from just looking at the code: there are four other systems that interact with the same database. I've managed to localise the problem by the timing of faults, it seems like Cassandra is erasing entries that aren't on its local list.
They won't let us change this because they're afraid of breaking the system.
If Alec's still in charge, you're effectively out of luck. If the boss has changed, try asking about changing it again.
WHY ORDERS ARE VANISHING
You can't see this from just looking at the code: there are four other systems that interact with the same database. I've managed to localise the problem by the timing of faults, it seems like Cassandra is erasing entries that aren't on its local list.
They won't let us change this because they're afraid of breaking the system.
If Alec's still in charge, you're effectively out of luck. If the boss has changed, try asking about changing it again.
tl-dr: Your princess is in another castle. */