15.8 - Best Practices for Unit Testing and TDD
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Practice Questions
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What does independent testing mean in unit tests?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would run tests one after another.
Why is it important to test negative scenarios?
💡 Hint: Consider edge cases.
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Why should unit tests be independent?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when tests influence each other.
True or False: It is okay to test private methods directly.
💡 Hint: Think about what the class exposes versus what it keeps internal.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a unit test for a function that sorts an array. Include both positive and negative scenarios in your test cases.
💡 Hint: Think about edge cases that may confuse your sort function.
Discuss the implications of neglecting automation in testing during rapid development cycles.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how valuable quick feedback loops can be.
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