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Unit tests as documentation


Unit tests are always in sync with the code, making them a poweful tool for up-to-date documentation.

Let’s discuss the three main reasons why unit tests are such a powerful tool for documenting our codebase: When a unit test is written correctly, it provides a clear and concise explanation of how a piece of code is supposed to work. Good unit tests should also cover these cases, which provides valuable documentation insights that may not be captured elsewhere.

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