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iteration

Prove It.

Jun 1, 2018
The podcast discusses the differences between stubs/doubles and mocks in testing, emphasizing the importance of proving assumptions wrong. They share a debugging checklist and the value of text manipulation languages for automation. The hosts talk about utilizing Ruby for quick scripts and experimenting with self-creating API docs.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective debugging involves not blaming external factors but focusing on code assumptions and duplication in tests.
  • Learning a text manipulation language like Ruby or Perl can enhance productivity in tasks such as generating web documents or test data.

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Select is it Broken?

A key insight from the podcast episode discusses the importance of carefully debugging code. It highlights the need to not blame external factors but rather focus on the code itself. The podcast emphasizes the significance of thoroughly understanding the problem reported and stresses the value of articulating and explaining the issue effectively to facilitate the debugging process. It also underscores the necessity of duplicating the problem in tests to find and rectify assumptions that might be incorrect.

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