Kent C. Dodds 5/5/2019

Avoid the Test User

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This article argues that UI components have two primary users: the end user and the developer. It warns against creating a third 'test user' by writing tests that focus on implementation details instead of user behavior, which can lead to brittle tests and reduced confidence in the software.

Avoid the Test User

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