Practice Best Practices For Testing (1.3.1) - Testing and Debugging - Full Stack Web Development Advance

Practice: Best Practices for Testing

Lesson 1.3.1Testing and Debugging

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Question 1.
What is the benefit of testing early in the development cycle?
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Think about the impact on costs.
Question 2.
Give a brief definition of mocking in testing.
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Remember its purpose in testing.
3Question 3.
Why is it advisable to test early in the development process?
- It saves time
- It wastes resources
- It complicates development
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Think about the cost of fixing bugs late.
4Question 4.
True or False: Only happy paths need to be tested to ensure functionality.
- True
- False
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What might happen if unexpected data is entered?
Question 5.
You need to write a suite of tests for a function that calculates discounts based on various criteria, including edge cases like zero discounts and maximum possible discount scenarios. Outline your approach.
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What scenarios would your users typically encounter?
Question 6.
Discuss how continuous integration can change the software development cycle. What practical challenges might developers face?
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Consider both positive impacts and potential drawbacks.

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