Agile Quote by David J. Anderson
““It appears evident that, for the average team, insisting on writing tests first, before functional coding, improves quality.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business, David J. Anderson, 2010
Writing tests before code generally raises software quality for most teams.
In simple terms: Testing first improves quality.
Key Takeaway
Adopt test‑first practices.
Themes
software development
quality assurance
team processes
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
instructional
professional
When to use this quote
- new project kickoff
- code refactoring
- team training
- quality audits
Key Concepts
test‑driven development
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How does test‑first affect delivery speed?
- When is testing optional?
A Different Perspective
May be costly for very small or exploratory projects.
