That makes sense, thanks for taking the time to explain it! I find these conversations fascinating.
I totally get your points, and have felt that way for many years. I've just started using tests over the last 2 years or so. And I still only use them at work (mostly), on personal projects I don't usually use them. I prefer your approach, as it feels more fun, and allows me to focus on the tasks at hand. This, as you say, makes you have a really good understanding of the project and the consequences of changing something.
I think I trust my gut more readily than assuming someone got the tests right and didn't miss anything
That's a really good point, tests can sometimes be deceiving, they make you feel so safe you might not even think about the consequences of performing a change (just because there are tests).
Again, thanks for the response!
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That makes sense, thanks for taking the time to explain it! I find these conversations fascinating.
I totally get your points, and have felt that way for many years. I've just started using tests over the last 2 years or so. And I still only use them at work (mostly), on personal projects I don't usually use them. I prefer your approach, as it feels more fun, and allows me to focus on the tasks at hand. This, as you say, makes you have a really good understanding of the project and the consequences of changing something.
That's a really good point, tests can sometimes be deceiving, they make you feel so safe you might not even think about the consequences of performing a change (just because there are tests).
Again, thanks for the response!