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Re:Static Types Are for Perfectionists by AnimalMuppet on Monday May 19, 2025 @08:31PM (#44036510)
Yes, if you have tests that test all aspects of the behavior for all possible inputs.

Oh, you don't have that? Then do not scorn the help you can get from types.

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Re:Static Types Are for Perfectionists by igouy on Tuesday May 20, 2025 @12:19PM (#44043298)
"Less than 35 bugs were found in the 17,100 changes."

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42473314

I wonder how many were not found.

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