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Habits for Effective Testing

  • Test before you code

    • Test before you fix a bug

      • write the test to demonstrate the bug

      • make sure the test fails

      • fix the bug

      • watch the test pass

    • Test before you add a feature

      • write the test to illustrate the feature

      • make sure the test fails

      • add the feature

      • pass your test

 
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