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<< Tests Are Sometimes Wrong | Version Control and Testing >>
<< Tests Are Sometimes Wrong | Version Control and Testing >>
How Can I Be Sure The Test Is Right?
How Can I Be Sure The Test Is Right?
Write the test
Run it and make sure the new test fails
Add the new feature / fix the bug
Run the test and make sure the new test passes.
Some development systems, such as Aegis, can enforce this
process.
It's difficult to do this when writing tests for existing code.
Another reason to test as you go