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Why you shouldn't use AI to write your tests (News)

May 28, 2024

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Jordan Cutler shares a real-life experience of writing clear/readable code that backfired. Other topics include not using AI to write tests, a self-organizing file system with Llama 3, broken internet links analysis, and an interactive queueing strategies study.

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Focus on higher level tests like integration tests for more value and stability.

LlamaFS is a self-organizing file system that can efficiently manage files based on content and conventions.

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Rethinking AI for Test Writing

Swizzic argues against using AI to write tests derived from implementation and suggests focusing on higher level tests instead, like integration tests. These tests, which focus on feature coverage rather than code coverage, provide more value and remain stable even if the underlying implementation changes.

Introduction

5min

Discussion on URIs, Sponsored News on Chroneter, and Queuing Strategies Study

2min

Navigating the Challenges of Writing Clear Code and the Perception of Simplicity

2min

Swizec’s article on not using AI to writes tests, LlamaFs is a self-organizing file system with Llama 3, a Pew Research analysis confirmed that the internet is full of broken links, Sam Rose built a spectacular interactive study of queueing strategies & Jordan Cutler shares a real-life experience of him writing clear/readable code… and it backfiring.

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