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401: Making the Right Thing Easy

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Balancing Ethics and Efficiency in Test Development

The chapter explores the challenges of dealing with flaky tests in a codebase and the temptation to prioritize re-running tests over fixing underlying issues. It discusses coding ethics, making helpful choices, and balancing short-term fixes with long-term quality. The speakers delve into incentives, morale factors, and strategies to prioritize and address flaky tests within a team structure.

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