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Previously I had added tests before the code so aware how important that habit is... @Robbie I agree whole heartedly with your answer, and thank you very much for the advice.

Andrew Day
– Andrew Day

2016-02-03 15:27:01 +00:00
Commented Feb 3, 2016 at 15:27
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You are intermixing the terms "TDD" and "Unit tests", just as the OP.

Doc Brown
– Doc Brown

2016-02-03 17:01:48 +00:00
Commented Feb 3, 2016 at 17:01
@DocBrown To be clear - retro-fitting unit tests isn't TDD, but it does deliver value if done correctly. As outlined in Philipp's answer, it is by no means straight forward.

Robbie Dee
– Robbie Dee

2016-02-03 17:07:24 +00:00
Commented Feb 3, 2016 at 17:07
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Did I wrote something different? I am just saying you are using the terms wrong, just as the OP. Someone should tell the OP he is not adding "TDD tests" to the project, that makes no sense.

Doc Brown
– Doc Brown

2016-02-03 17:19:17 +00:00
Commented Feb 3, 2016 at 17:19
@DocBrown Fair enough - I've tidied my answer a little.

Robbie Dee
– Robbie Dee

2016-02-03 17:39:31 +00:00
Commented Feb 3, 2016 at 17:39

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