Ed doesn't have much experience with automated testing for his code. This week he asks Tom about the principles behind testing, and some of the benefits and downsides. Does Tom think Ed should learn how to write tests ASAP? What kind of tests does he find are the most useful? And are there any downsides to writing tests for your code? Find out in this week's inspiring instalment of A Question of Code.
89: Top Tips review: pragmatic learning
88: Top Tips review: document what you learn
87: Top Tips review: enjoy what you do
86: Top Tips review: just get things done!
85: Top Tips review: why should you build your own website?
84: Why should you own a rubber duck?
83: How do you get started with a new framework?
82: What is semantic markup?
81: What is an API?
80: What’s it like behind the scenes of a podcast?
79: How important are CS fundamentals? (with Vaidehi Joshi)
78: How can developers get better at design?
77: Should you use boilerplates?
76: CSS Revisited (Rapid Fire)
75: Why do you need a website of your own? (with Chris Coyier)
74: How do you get started with testing? (with Brian Okken)
73: Why is Python a good starting point for learning to code? (with Michael Kennedy)
72: CSS Extravaganza!
71: How should developers market themselves? (with Shawn Wang)
70: Is "become a developer" still good advice?
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