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Developer finds internal tests fail to catch inaccurate documentation

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A developer encountered an issue where documentation and internal tests for their MCP server incorrectly stated the number of keyless tools available. The problem stemmed from tests comparing documentation against a constant within the same repository, which passed even when the constant and documentation were outdated and inaccurate. The solution involved creating a script that directly queries the published npm package to determine the actual number of keyless tools, ensuring accuracy by checking the live service rather than relying on internal consistency. AI

IMPACT Highlights the importance of testing against live services rather than internal consistency for AI-powered tools.

RANK_REASON Developer shares a personal technical challenge and its resolution, offering insights into software testing and documentation accuracy.

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Developer finds internal tests fail to catch inaccurate documentation

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Avraham K ·

    My docs were wrong and my tests stayed green: checking MCP claims against the published package

    <p>Between August 10 and September 3, the number of tools my MCP server answers without an API key went from two to three to four to five. Three public documents stated that number, tests guarded it, and those tests passed the whole time - including every day the documents were w…

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