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		mikeryan on Feb 4, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Poll: What proportion of start-ups/non-start-ups u... This is a common fallacy regarding test driven development. I use BDD/TDD MORE as a single developer. I may spend significant time writing tests, but the product is significantly better and I spend less time tracking down bugs. The time you "lose" on the frontend of development is made up on the back.

ivankirigin on Feb 4, 2009 [–]

I know that in my mind. That's why I call it a syndrome - it is irrational. Without others, you make worse decisions because they work immediately.

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