I just started working at a new company, and I've noticed they don't seem to write any tests for the code. Is this something I should be worried about? I really want to understand the implications of this on my work and the product we're developing.
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It really depends on the company. In high-pressure environments like startups, they may skip testing to get products out faster. It can be manageable without tests for simple components or when using TypeScript, but for complex stuff, tests are crucial. If they genuinely don’t see the value, it might lead to issues down the road.
As long as they have some method of testing, like manual checks or something in staging, it might not be a huge issue. But if they're deploying directly to production without any testing, that’s a red flag. Just make sure they have a decent process in place to catch any potential bugs before they go live.
Totally agree! How can you ensure functionality without tests? It's especially risky when you're dealing with shared components.