When constructing prototypes, should we also create appropriate unit tests as if we were writing production code? Would it make a difference if we knew in advance that the code was or wasn't going to be re-used for the final solution?
Should Unit Testing be used in Prototypes?
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Even in a prototype, it's good to know what each part is supposed to do. When you write a prototype, you still want to understand what's wrong with your code when something doesn't work as expected. Unit tests are the best solution to figure it out.Furthermore, unit tests are a great way to clarify your mind about what each part of your prototype is supposed to do and most of the time, it can serve as base code to write the tests when you write the production version.But... It really depends of the size of your project and of its complexity. For a small project it might be easier to go ahead and make things works.