Testing

Testing code is a lot like going to the gym. You know it is good for you. All of the arguments make sense, but getting up and starting down the road to fitness is difficult. The initial rush feels amazing; however, it is closely followed by sore muscles and you begin to wonder if it was really worth it. You take an hour or more out of your day but all you have to show for it is sore arms and legs. But, after a few weeks, it gets easier. You start to notice the benefits of working out.

Much like going to the gym, you have probably heard how important testing code can be. Writing tests is an integral part of writing good and sustainable code. It can be difficult when you first start writing tests. Writing your first tests and having them run successfully brings a thrill or rush, but after a day or two of taking an hour out of your work day to write tests, you begin to wonder if it is really worth it. But you stick with it. After several weeks, it becomes less tedious and you begin to...