Andy Knight joins me in discussing the concept of feature testing.
A feature tests is "a test verifying a service or library as the customer would use it, but within a single process." That was a quote from an article that appeared on the Twitter engineering blog. The article describes a shift away from class tests towards feature tests, the benefits of the shift, and some reactions to it.
Feature tests are similar to something I used to call "functional subcutaneous integration test", but it's a way better name, and I plan to use it more often.
The idea fits well with my testing philosophy. Andy Knight is someone still holding onto the testing pyramid. So I thought it would be fun to ask him to discuss feature testing with me. I think it's a balanced discussion. I hope you enjoy it and learn something.
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<p>Andy Knight joins me in discussing the concept of feature testing.</p> <p>A feature tests is "a test verifying a service or library as the customer would use it, but within a single process." That was a quote from an article that appeared on the Twitter engineering blog. The article describes a shift away from class tests towards feature tests, the benefits of the shift, and some reactions to it.</p> <p>Feature tests are similar to something I used to call "functional subcutaneous integration test", but it's a way better name, and I plan to use it more often.</p> <p>The idea fits well with my testing philosophy. Andy Knight is someone still holding onto the testing pyramid. So I thought it would be fun to ask him to discuss feature testing with me. I think it's a balanced discussion. I hope you enjoy it and learn something.</p><p>Special Guest: Andy Knight.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://testandcode.com/pycharm">PyCharm Professional</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://testandcode.com/pycharm">We have a special offer for you: any time before December 1, you can get an Individual PyCharm Professional 4-month subscription for free! If you value your time, you owe it to yourself to try PyCharm.</a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/testpodcast">Support Test and Code</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Twitter engineering blog article describing Feature Testing : The testing renaissance" rel="nofollow" href="https://blog.twitter.com/engineering/en_us/topics/insights/2017/the-testing-renaissance.html">Twitter engineering blog article describing Feature Testing : The testing renaissance</a></li></ul>