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Apr 29, 2024 1 hr 35 min

173: Mocking and Unit Tests

from Programming Throwdown Hosted by Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci

Patrick and Jason discuss unit testing, regression testing, and system testing, with a focus on when mocking actually helps. They explain mocks versus fakes, testing tradeoffs, and the practical role of testing libraries across several major languages.

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Chapters

  1. 0:15 Introduction
  2. 7:06 A showcase of a 3D-printed gaming device
  3. 11:16 The benefits of social media for local events
  4. 13:21 Rust vs. C++ at Google
  5. 16:42 Introduction
  6. 18:52 The Future of C++
  7. 21:37 The Longevity of C++
  8. 23:49 Cosine Similarity in Machine Learning
  9. 28:38 Cosine Similarity Limitations
  10. 42:43 The Science of Training
  11. 46:16 A Movie Making Nerd
  12. 48:59 The YouTube Algorithm
  13. 53:26 Dwarf Fortress Deep Dive
  14. 57:56 Strategies for Managing Complex Game Mechanics
  15. 59:49 Defining Unit Tests
  16. 1:02:20 The Pitfalls of Over-Testing
  17. 1:04:26 Defining Test Types
  18. 1:06:52 Faking vs. Mocking
  19. 1:10:17 Mocking vs. Fakes
  20. 1:24:44 Why You Should Never Use Custom Cryptography
  21. 1:28:21 Non-Compete Agreements in Finance
  22. 1:30:32 Automating Tests with GitHub Actions

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