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Everyone tests their code
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pubDate: 2023-08-11
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daily/2023/08/11/everyone-tests-their-code
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- automated-testing
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- test-driven-development
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No one writes code, commits it and pushes it to production without checking it works.
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Everyone tests their code, but they usually do it manually. They switch from the code to a browser or terminal, run the code and evaluate the result.
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This takes time, you need to switch contexts, and the test is only valid for that time.
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There's no guarantee it will still work in the future.
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Automated testing, however, means you can write your code and run the tests without leaving your IDE or text editor.
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The tests can also be run in the future to ensure the functionality works without needing to re-test it manually.
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