Episode 63

Why do you write your tests like that?

December 13, 2022 · 14:40

We discuss two "interesting" patterns we've observed in a number of Laravel projects. Let's take a step back and think about why we write tests the way we do.

1:06 - One weird pattern we’ve seen in Laravel project tests
2:23 - Can you explain why you’re doing this?
3:50 - “It’s more readable”
5:55 - Principle: learn a thing, do a thing, dissect a thing
6:30 - Is it okay to have code duplication in tests?
8:20 - How tests are different from application code
11:16 - Don’t add application code just for your tests
13:06 - Silly bit

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Aaron Saray

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Joel Clermont

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