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Developers Delete Unit Tests as AI Agents Reshape Coding
Some developers are removing unit tests from their codebases as AI coding agents take over routine programming tasks. The practice is sparking debate: supporters argue tests written for humans to verify their own work become redundant when an agent can regenerate and re-verify code directly, while critics warn that deleting tests erodes safety nets, makes regressions harder to catch, and could mask AI-generated bugs.
Why now: AI coding agents are spreading fast, forcing teams to rethink long-standing practices like test coverage.
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