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Is it ever ok to delay writing tests?

Is it ever ok to delay writing tests?

Update: 2023-05-30
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We always write tests, and can't imagine working without them. But is there ever a time where it might make sense to delay writing some tests until later in the project? Let us tell you a story about a recent project where we made that decision.

  • (00:00 ) - Our secret podcast agenda

  • (01:00 ) - Project setup

  • (02:30 ) - Tests are good, but they do add time

  • (03:15 ) - Some ambiguity on "is this what the user needs/wants?"

  • (06:00 ) - Discussing the decision to delay tests as a team

  • (07:15 ) - Conclusion - it's the audience, not the timeline

  • (08:10 ) - Side benefit of knowledge sharing

  • (09:15 ) - Silly bit


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Is it ever ok to delay writing tests?

Is it ever ok to delay writing tests?

Joel Clermont and Aaron Saray