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Software testing limitations and cyberattack risks discussed

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This item discusses the limitations of characterization tests in software development, arguing that they can become mere decoration if they cannot fail. The author uses the analogy of messy-repo refactors, where tests might pass but the underlying issues remain unaddressed. The piece also touches on the concept of golden values in testing and the potential for cyberattacks. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a commentary on software testing practices and does not report on a specific event or release.

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Software testing limitations and cyberattack risks discussed

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    A characterization test that cannot fail is decoration, not a safety net. Most messy-repo refactors fail the same way. You record golden values, they all pass,

    A characterization test that cannot fail is decoration, not a safety net. Most messy-repo refactors fail the same way. You record golden values, they all pass, and you feel safe. Then you extract a function and ship a silent behavior change. The goldens never noticed, because the…

    LINKS dev.to/…/make-each-characterization-test-…

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