When The Test Is The Problem, Not Your Code

Code review Task failed successfully Test scripts Windows xp Wasted time Broken tests

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When The Test Is The Problem, Not Your Code

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Nothing quite like the soul-crushing realization that you've spent 8 hours debugging your code only to discover the test itself is broken. The irony of Windows XP's "Task Failed Successfully" error message is just *chef's kiss* perfect here. The true programmer experience isn't writing code—it's proving your innocence to broken test scripts that have the audacity to blame YOUR work. Next time just tell your supervisor "it's not a bug in my code, it's a feature in yours."

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