I have a confession to make. I love automated testing. When done well, automated tests can help write better code, provide the best possible documentation, and most of all, automated testing can help write code faster:

Code + Tests SOLVES PROBLEMS FASTERthan just Code

Seriously. 

And, when done well, writing and maintaining automated tests suites can actually be a lot of fun. After all, it’s a chance to get paid to play with your code…

Timestamps

• 0:19 - #1 Write better code
• 1:43 - #2 Best form of Doc
• 3:32 - #3 Accelerate your Code
• 4:41 - Imikimi story - an cautionary tail
• 6:00 - Recap
• 6:13 - Why I Love writing tests…
• 7:02 - Outro

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• E12 - Get Complexity-Fighting Super Powers with Modules https://youtu.be/cj81OhXpQCU
• E13 - The 5 Essential Elements of Modular Software Design https://youtu.be/V_mOC8I86ic

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