Software Testing Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about the necessity, effectiveness, and implementation of tests in software development, with commenters debating whether specific bugs or issues should have been caught by proper testing.

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Sample Comments

BiteCode_dev Apr 12, 2021 View on HN

That's what tests are for.

unixhero May 30, 2020 View on HN

That's what tests are for.

justusthane Jun 27, 2025 View on HN

No problem, you can't test everything!

sdfjkl Oct 3, 2017 View on HN

Cool, didn't know that. No excuses not to test properly then! :)

chistev Aug 7, 2025 View on HN

Isn't that what tests are for?

mdrew Jun 28, 2023 View on HN

You'd want a good reason to test

aaronem Jan 2, 2014 View on HN

I'd be curious to see that test.

hackula1 Nov 9, 2013 View on HN

Does testing have much to do with it? What's the angle I am missing?

guax Jul 19, 2024 View on HN

Why are you assuming there were tests?

flangola7 Aug 15, 2023 View on HN

Except it literally was just tested.