SE Radio 633: Itamar Friedman on Automated Testing with Generative AI
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Prioritize Diverse Testing for Code Quality
Achieving high code coverage alone does not guarantee bug-free code; it’s crucial to cover a variety of paths and edge cases. Effective testing requires meaningful assertions and diverse behavior scenarios, which enhance the likelihood of identifying potential issues. As techniques in flow engineering and prompt engineering evolve, they will enable the generation of both positive and negative testing scenarios, including edge cases. Additionally, mutation testing can be a valuable tool to uncover subtle bugs, though it appears it is not yet incorporated into the current testing framework. Developers benefit from systems that expose thought processes and simplify output reviews, ultimately leading to a more thorough and effective testing strategy.
