An Opinionated Guide To Readable RSpec (part 2 of 2)

An Opinionated Guide To Readable RSpec (part 2 of 2)

In the previous part of this article we focused on making specs we try to write as readable as possible. This however, comes at a cost of duplication and bloated individual tests. While this is a cost we intend to pay, there are ways to mitigate the impact of readability oriented specs on the overall size of our suite.

Błażej Kosmowski
An Opinionated Guide To Readable RSpec (part 1 of 2)

An Opinionated Guide To Readable RSpec (part 1 of 2)

It is hard to underestimate a value and importance of automated tests. Creating confidence about if the code works the right way and thus enabling safe refactoring is just one thing. Another one is that test suite can act as a way to document behavior and also, especially when approached the BDD way, can drive the code design and architecture.

Błażej Kosmowski