Smash Story: The Demo Script That Out-Debugged My Test Suite
A live demo script caught an API-contract bug that was missed by automated tests. The bug was only revealed when the demo was run in a production environment.
- A live demo script can catch bugs that automated tests miss
- API contract bugs can be difficult to detect with automated tests
- Live demos can be a valuable tool in ensuring code quality and reliability
The author of the article was working on a project with a comprehensive test suite, consisting of 10 tests, all of which were passing. However, when the code was deployed to production, a critical bug was discovered. The bug was related to the API contract and was not caught by the automated tests.
The bug was only revealed when the author ran a live demo of the code, which failed due to the API contract issue. This experience highlights the importance of testing code in real-world scenarios, rather than just relying on automated tests.
The article emphasizes the value of live demos in catching bugs that may not be detected by automated tests. It also underscores the need for developers to think creatively about testing and to use a combination of automated and manual testing techniques.
The author's experience serves as a reminder that even the most comprehensive test suites can miss critical bugs, and that live demos can be a powerful tool in ensuring the quality and reliability of code.
Highlights the importance of combining automated and manual testing techniques
Emphasizes the need for creative testing approaches to ensure code quality
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