How BAD Is Test Driven Development? - The Standup #6
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In this episode of The Standup, the crew dives deep into one of the most debated practices in software engineering: Test-Driven Development (TDD). Featuring developers with strong opinions, including Primeagen, Trash Dev, TJ, and Casey Muratori, the conversation covers:
- Real-world pros and cons of TDD
- Golden/snapshot testing explained
- When to test before vs. after writing code
- The impact of TDD on API design and architecture
- Stories from Netflix and Neovim developers
- The infamous Falkor bug that could have taken down Netflix
This episode raises questions about the relevance of TDD in modern development and discusses whether it improves code quality or wastes development time.
Keywords: TDD debate, software quality, performance-driven development, testing strategies.