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This isn't about bullying someone into writing tests, it is about creating value that lasts over an extended period of time. The value of tests doesn't general
by latchkey 1y ago
This isn't about bullying someone into writing tests, it is about creating value that lasts over an extended period of time.
The value of tests doesn't generally come from when you first write them. It comes from when you're working on a codebase written by someone else (who has long ago quit, or been fired).
It helps me understand and be able to refactor their code. It gives me the confidence to routinely ship something to production and know that it won't break.
- grugagag 1y agoWhat confidence would you have on written tests by the person who left long time ago? Having tests (somebody else wrote) could mislead you in believing they got your back.
- latchkey 1y agoI’m not sure what point you’re trying to make. This is clearly better than having no tests at all. It’s not like I’m flying blind, the tests are right there, and I can read through them. If the coverage isn’t good enough, I can always add more. And let’s not ignore the fact that the presence of tests in the first place means someone gave a damn.