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“After prototyping, start again with TDD instead of trying to go back, and write tests for the prototype. Even” quote by Kevin Harvey
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““After prototyping, start again with TDD instead of trying to go back, and write tests for the prototype. Even””

Kevin Harvey

About This Quote

After building a prototype, discard it and begin anew using test‑driven development, adding tests for the original prototype.

In simple terms: Restart with testing instead of fixing old code.

Key Takeaway

Adopt TDD early to avoid costly rework.

Themes

software development testing process improvement

Mood

pragmatic focused

Type

instructional technical

When to use this quote

  • software projects
  • learning new frameworks
  • team onboarding
  • refactoring

Key Concepts

test‑driven development prototype iteration code quality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance rapid prototyping with disciplined testing?
  • When is it better to refactor than to rewrite?
A Different Perspective

TDD may not suit exploratory or UI‑heavy work where rapid iteration is needed.

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