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  • Using Code Coverage as a Check for Test Refactoring

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    TLDR: Use code coverage reports to verify that test refactorings haven't accidentally changed what functionality you're testing. Same coverage percentage before and after refactoring gives confidence your tests still cover the same code paths. If we refactor code, tests should co…

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  • Notes on Preparatory Refactoring

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    Notes inspired by Emily Bache's short Youtube video Design Better Code with Preparatory Refactoring in TDD | Demo. A preparatory refactoring is a refactoring to make future changes to accommodate new requirements easy. By definition, current behavior should not be changed. Instea…

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