During the VCAPS project
at Ford we introduced automated unit testing. It became the rule to include unit tests with any new functionality
or modification, but in one instance a manager complained that a deadline would be missed if testing were required.
In this case special dispensation was granted. After releasing the code about 32 developer hours were spent tracking
down a problem that cost untold
customer delays. It was discovered that the errant development team had based their work on obsolete versions.
For our own sake the unit tests were undertaken after the problem was found. Adapting existing unit tests to the
new code took one hour. eXPerience Software
During the VCAPS project
at Ford we introduced automated unit testing. It became the rule to include unit tests with any new functionality
or modification, but in one instance a manager complained that a deadline would be missed if testing were required.
In this case special dispensation was granted. After releasing the code about 32 developer hours were spent tracking
down a problem that cost untold
