Kent C. Dodds 2/1/2020

Make Your Test Fail

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This article discusses a common pitfall in software testing: writing tests that pass even when the underlying functionality is broken. Using a password validation function as an example, it demonstrates how a test suite can appear solid but fail to detect regressions, offering a false sense of security. The author emphasizes the importance of verifying that tests will fail when the specific functionality they are testing is intentionally broken.

Make Your Test Fail

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