I've been coding for about eight months now. My journey started with the Piscine at 42 School—a four-week program where I got my feet wet with C programming. Next, I enrolled in Scrimba's Front End BootCamp to work more with front-end. Currently, I'm in the final stretch of a full-stack coding course, which is part of a 600-hour program.
One thing that's been puzzling me is why so many coding programs don't emphasize testing right from the beginning. I reached out to ChatGPT for insights—because what's better than a machine to answer me this—and the responses pointed towards complexity and the idea that it would be covered later. However, I'm convinced that testing early on is crucial for developing robust and reliable code.
Testing isn't just an afterthought; it's a fundamental aspect of coding that deserves attention from the start. Ignoring it early on can lead to bad habits and potentially costly mistakes down the line. Moreover, it's surprising to hear about companies that seemingly operate without thorough testing. It highlights the importance of prioritizing testing in our coding practices.
To the coding community, please, let’s talk more about testing. Sharing experiences, challenges, and successes can help us all become better programmers. Tests are all about improving the quality and reliability of our code.
In conclusion, let's acknowledge the significance of testing in our coding journeys. It's time we integrated it into our practices from the very beginning. Happy coding, and don't forget to keep tests in your heart and in your code. <3
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