Automated testing saves a lot of time and is way more convenient than manually running through test cases. However, there is still a role to play for manual testing.

When building software, we often focus too much on the technical details and not enough on the real world factors that software deals with. Cryptocurrencies are a great example of this. We talk a lot about their technical challenges, but not enough about what they are meant to replace: money.

There’s something deeply ingrained in many developers, including myself, that creates a tendency to over-engineer. Even when aware of this fallacy, I still fall victim to it.

Who writes code? The obvious answer is that developers write code. Who makes sure the code works? The answer to this question also seems obvious. It should also be developers… right?

Most developers know we should write automated tests. Somehow, we still end up with a large system with no tests. How can we best start rectifying this situation?