The Test Is the Spec: Why Your Requirements Are Only as Good as Your Tests

Every requirement is a promise until it's a test. In this episode, we explore why automated tests are the only precise, unambiguous specification of what a system should do, and why they're often the last thing business stakeholders see. We'll look at the business perspective: why documents feel solid but are actually fuzzy. We'll look at the IT perspective: why developers trust tests over conversations. And we'll expose the gap that leads to costly rework. With a real-world example of a claims system where a single test revealed a missing definition, you'll learn practical ways to turn tests into a shared language. If you're tired of misunderstandings between business and IT, this episode gives you a clear, actionable path to alignment. No jargon, just honest advice from both sides.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-it-it-business--6867401/support.To continue the conversation, follow Mirko Peters on LinkedIn, where more insights and real-world examples are shared from both business and IT perspectives.