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Why is this the typical reaction? Because bosses don’t have to read, edit and support the code. I dunno about that -- mine actually watches SCM check-ins and f
by groaner 16y ago
Why is this the typical reaction? Because bosses don’t have to read, edit and support the code.
I dunno about that -- mine actually watches SCM check-ins and flips out if there's some unauthorized code cleanup happening (it "adds risk", supposedly).
And yes, I've also been asked to remove unit tests because they were "making things break" (really just causing builds to fail if a regression was introduced).
- syncsynchalt 16y agoTime to move on?
- groaner 16y agoI've mentally checked out of this place for quite a while already.
- billybob 16y agoDoes your boss understand the concept of tests? Removing unit tests because they're "making things break" is like removing your smoke alarm because it's "making annoying noises." To stretch the analogy, it's only a matter of time before the building burns down. If you can't come to a common understanding about this, you need to leave the building ASAP. Find another job.