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360 Quality & Efficiency
Sep 10, 2018 · Fundamentals

Software Testing Antipatterns: Misconceptions, Coverage, and Metrics

This article expands on common software testing antipatterns, explaining why testing the wrong functionality, focusing on internal implementation, and obsessing over code‑coverage percentages can waste effort, and it introduces a mental model, practical metrics, and guidelines for writing effective, business‑oriented tests.

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Software Testing Antipatterns: Misconceptions, Coverage, and Metrics
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360 Quality & Efficiency
Sep 3, 2018 · Fundamentals

Software Testing Antipatterns: The Need for Both Unit and Integration Tests

This article examines language‑agnostic software testing antipatterns, explains the differences between unit and integration testing, lists common testing mistakes, and demonstrates why a balanced test pyramid—combining both fast, maintainable unit tests and slower, broader integration tests—is essential for reliable software development.

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Software Testing Antipatterns: The Need for Both Unit and Integration Tests