A Nice Quote Against Confirmatory Testing

Most of the technology of “confirmatory” non-qualitative research in both the social and natural sciences is aimed at preventing discovery. When confirmatory research goes smoothly, everything comes out precisely as expected. Received theory is supported by one more example of its usefulness, and requires no change. As in everyday social life, confirmation is exactly the absence of insight. In science, as in life, dramatic...

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Behavior-Driven Development vs. Testing

Behavior-Driven Development vs. Testing The difference between Behavior-Driven Development and testing: This is a BDD scenario (from Dan North, a man I respect and admire): +Scenario 1: Account is in credit+ Given the account is in credit And the card is valid And the dispenser contains cash When the customer requests cash Then ensure the account is debited And ensure cash is dispensed And ensure the card is returned...

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