Unit Tests Are Part of Your Job

I just hate it when people say “I’m working on unit tests for feature X” on daily scrum meetings.

When you get assigned to implement feature X, unit tests are just another part of that assignment. Just like planning, compiling, banging your head on the keyboard or writing documentation.

Sure, I get it, you want to show that you are very trendy and professional, especially since the project manager has asked everyone to unit test. But if you want to be a real professional, just silently work on unit tests and say “I’m working on feature X”.

And write those unit tests before code. And don’t drink water from a puddle.