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Testing is better than data structures and algorithms


People should spend less time learning DSA, more time learning testing.

But I hope companies hiring entry-level engineers aren’t asking them to reverse linked lists or balance trees. Testing applies everywhere, from tiny bits of code to entire architectures, assisting you in design and implementation at all scales. If pursued diligently, testing is an engineering discipline in its own right, with a fascinating array of tools and techniques.

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