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Tests Are Overhyped

by Chris Sturgill sturgill.github.io 2 min read

Let me lead off by saying that I don’t think tests are bad. I really don’t. But here’s the thing: I don’t care what your test-code ratios are. You know what the best test-code ratio is? Whatever you need to make sure your crap works while still getting product out the door.

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