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> Tests are an investment in fast future development. I mean, they are, but what's the roi on that investment? Not all investments are good. 90% of start-ups
by Kamq 4y ago
> Tests are an investment in fast future development.
I mean, they are, but what's the roi on that investment? Not all investments are good.
90% of start-ups fail, the chunk of code that's a keeper still has a 90% chance of being thrown away.
- wpietri 4y agoSure, and that's why I explicitly said "experiment had a positive result". Before you decide a particular chunk of code is a keeper, you should have data that gives you confidence. Before you have signs of product-market fit, I think people should write throwaway code and then throw it away. Once you have something worth investing in, I think it's time to invest. Having high-quality code in areas where you're confident it's valuable enables rapid experimentation in the areas where you're not sure yet.