Avoid indirection in tests at all costs
Read OriginalThis article discusses software testing best practices, specifically advocating against excessive indirection (like complex fixtures and helper functions) in test code. It argues that while DRY principles are important for production code, tests should prioritize simplicity and readability to make debugging easier. The author provides examples of problematic test patterns and offers concrete suggestions for writing more maintainable and debuggable tests.
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