November 2002
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
5h 9m
English
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Chapter 26
Red Bar Patterns
These patterns are about when you write tests, where you write tests, and when you stop writing tests.
One Step Test
Which test should you pick next from the list? Pick a test that will teach you something and that you are confident you can implement.
Each test should represent one step toward your overall goal. Looking at the following Test List, then, which test should we pick next?
Plus
Minus
Times
Divide
Plus like
Equals
Equals null
Null exchange
Exchange one currency
Exchange two currencies
Cross rate
There is no right answer. What is one step for me, never having implemented these objects before, will be one-tenth of a step to you, with your vast experience. If you don’t find any test on the list that represents ...