TLDR Web Dev · OPINIONS & ADVICE

JUST SHIP, BABY

tidyfirst.substack.com4 min read

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

While practices like test-driven development (TDD) provide stability and help in maintaining quality, they can become a trap if they hinder the delivery of the software. Kent Beck, the creator of TDD, reflects on their own experience with JUnit, emphasizing the need to sometimes prioritize progress over perfection. They advocate for a pragmatic approach, acknowledging that while it's essential to follow good practices, they shouldn't become an excuse for not shipping.