{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65808a8eab7b4300163eef72/65808b502fdc17001762a57a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"3 Surprising Benefits of Automated Testing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65808a8eab7b4300163eef72/1706348516558-d1812780df646db3335b6182bec9454a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I have a confession to make. I love automated testing. When done well, automated tests can help write better code, provide the best possible documentation, and most of all, automated testing can help write code faster:</p><p><br></p><blockquote>Code + Tests&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>SOLVES PROBLEMS FASTER</blockquote><blockquote>than just Code</blockquote><p><br></p><p>Seriously.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>And, when done well, writing and maintaining automated tests suites can actually be a lot of fun. After all, it’s a chance to get paid to play with your code…</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><ul><li>0:19 - #1 Write better code</li><li>1:43 - #2 Best form of Doc</li><li>3:32 - #3 Accelerate your Code</li><li>4:41 - Imikimi story - an cautionary tail</li><li>6:00 - Recap</li><li>6:13 - Why I Love writing tests…</li><li>7:02 - Outro</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Related C&amp;O Episodes:</p><ul><li>E12 - Get Complexity-Fighting Super Powers with Modules&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/cj81OhXpQCU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/cj81OhXpQCU</a></li><li>E13 - The 5 Essential Elements of Modular Software Design&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/V_mOC8I86ic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/V_mOC8I86ic</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Shane Delamore"}