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pr-witness tool automates code testing to prevent regressions

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A new tool called pr-witness has been introduced to enhance the software development process. This tool automates the testing of code changes by running tests from the base branch against a pull request's code. If an agent modifies a behavior and then adjusts the tests to pass, pr-witness ensures that the original tests still hold true, preventing the introduction of regressions. AI

IMPACT Automates code testing and regression prevention, streamlining developer workflows.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new software tool designed to improve development workflows.

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pr-witness tool automates code testing to prevent regressions

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

    An agent breaks a behaviour, edits the test to agree, and CI goes green. pr-witness runs the base branch's tests against the pull request's code,… # testing # a

    An agent breaks a behaviour, edits the test to agree, and CI goes green. pr-witness runs the base branch's tests against the pull request's code,… # testing # ai # github # opensource # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community CI only ever runs the ne…

    LINKS dev.to/…/ci-only-ever-runs-the-new-tests-…

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