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Writer's pictureMark Shepstone

Test your software - its simply better!

Testing during development in software is a time and cost-saving strategy, preventing problems from embedding in the code.




This proactive approach contrasts with the reactive, costly nature of bug fixing post-development.


Key benefits include:

  1. Proactivity vs. Reactivity: Testing identifies and resolves issues early, while bug fixing deals with already embedded problems.

  2. Cost Efficiency: Early testing detects simpler, cheaper-to-fix issues, unlike time-consuming, expensive bug fixes.

  3. Development Time: Testing streamlines development, ensuring robust code, whereas bug fixing causes delays.

  4. Code Quality: Testing promotes clean, structured code adhering to best practices, unlike bug fixing which might lead to technical debt.

  5. User Experience: Testing ensures a smoother user experience with fewer bugs, in contrast to the disruptive nature of post-development bugs.

  6. Team Collaboration: Encourages collaboration and a quality-focused culture, as opposed to the pressure and rushed solutions in bug fixing.

  7. Long-Term Savings: Testing reduces long-term maintenance and bug-fixing costs, allowing more investment in innovation.


In summary, testing during development is essential for efficient, high-quality software development, offering long-term benefits over reactive bug fixing.


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