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Writing unit tests is a staple in software engineering. However, is it always good to write unit tests? In this video, I talk about why writing unit tests for your code doesn't always make sense, contrary to popular belief, and when it actually does.

#programming #code #softwareengineering
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We will be exploring:
Why 100% code coverage is not necessarily good
Why I believe the way we are doing unit tests is wrong
Creating mocks for testing
Integration and end-to-end tests
The testing pyramid
The benefits of integration tests
An example of an integration test
When unit tests make sense
Testing algorithmic functions
Testing philosophy

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Video made with Motion Canvas. Art style inspired by ‪@CodeAesthetic‬. Still trying to evolve in terms of making videos!

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Music
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5, Allegro con brio
Meydän - Complex Decisions
Meydän - The Beauty of Maths

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0:00 - My Confession
0:13 - Code Example
0:23 - Testing Example
1:25 - The Other Way of Testing
1:51 - Unit Tests Aren't All Evil
2:58 - The Testing Pyramid
3:42 - Exploring a Solution
4:28 - Testing Philosophy
4:49 - Your Take?