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A comment on Kent Beck: “I get paid for code that works, not for tests” (2013). Parent comment

Re:Kent Beck: “I get paid for code that works, not for tests... by ZeroFries on Thursday December 08, 2016 @11:36AM (#13131516)
The ideal solution is neither always enforce the rule nor always permit lapses. Are you saying you don't think human beings are capable of coming close to that ideal solution?
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Re:Kent Beck: “I get paid for code that works, not for tests... by lotyrin on Thursday December 08, 2016 @11:44AM (#13131607)
In my experience, no, they cannot exercise judgment and an absolute system has to be in place.

In theory, could informed, intelligent, rational actors without ulterior motive do so, sure. I'd sleep on a couch and eat ramen for the chance to be part of such a team, but I haven't met them.

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